MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle rusty and corroded in places
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail and floor pan as marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill section as marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill section as marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill section as marked in yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under side of vehicle corroded all over
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under side of vehicle corroded all over
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
1) N/S/R Tyre on ( 2 mm ), legal limit 1.6mm
both floor pans damaged
offside chassis rail damaged
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
both floor pans damaged
offside chassis rail damaged
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs may soon require replacement
n/s front disc run out
o/s rear tyre down to 3/4mm
outer surface of n/s front disc poor condition
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ02 BSY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ02 BSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EJ02 BSY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2002.
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