MOT Status
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158,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
nearside front fog lamp inoperative
Front Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside-upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside-upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside front fog lamp corroded & inoperative
Front Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside-upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside-upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside front fog lamp corroded & inoperative
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
general corrosion all front and rear suspension
n/s/f brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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EY02 VZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EY02 VZU, 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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EY02 VZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.
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