MOT Status
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109,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All underside undersealed
Front Corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under side of vehicle corroded in places,small hole n/s rear inner body behind wheel
Factory fitted covers
Handbrake travel high but performance 35%
Oil leak red fluid cannot see part which is leaking under tray fitted ?
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under side of vehicle rusty in places
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front brake flexy mounting to body been plastic tied on
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front brake flexy mounting to body been plastic tied on ?
handbrake travel high 16 to 17 clicks
under trays fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively vehicle been standing discs dirty (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front brake flexy mounting to body been plastic tied on ?
handbrake travel high 16 to 17 clicks
under trays fitted
air bag warning light intermittent fault ?
handbrake travel very high and performance on limit 16 %
sub-frames rusty
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front ball joint lock nut not on all way to lock in place
Nearside Front brake flexy catching tyres on full lock
handbrake travel very high and performance on limit 16 %
sub-frames rusty
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated and insecure but prevents ingress of dirt
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated and insecure but prevents ingress of dirt
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
back of exhaust centre pipe been hitting diff
both front brake back plates corroded away
inner faces rear brake discs slightly corroded
n/s/r inner brake pad, anti squeal plate adrift and touching disc
under tray fitted (some screws missing, slightly loose)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing castle nut fitted, no split pin (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner face sill corroded/holed (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole in arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
back of exhaust centre pipe been hitting diff
both front brake back plates corroded away
inner faces rear brake discs slightly corroded
n/s/r inner brake pad, anti squeal plate adrift and touching disc
under tray fitted (some screws missing, slightly loose)
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Lower Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD02 COU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FD02 COU, 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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FD02 COU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2002.
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