MOT Status
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106,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
gear box bell housing bolts loose and missing
o/s/f fog lamp bulb insecure
under side of car under sealed
Front floor areas corroded.
Front suspension sub-frame corroded.
O/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front chassis legs and inner sills corroded.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
O/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.
O/s/f wing corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front chassis legs and inner sills corroded.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
O/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.
O/s/f wing corroded.
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front no/plate cracked
Rear exhaust rattling.
Surface corrosion to inner sills and all suspension components.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear exhaust rattling.
Surface corrosion to inner sills and all suspension components.
Both front chassis legs and o/s/r outer sill have had welding repairs carried out to a poor standard and covered in silicone and under seal.
Coolant leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
N/s/r outer sill corroded.
O/s/f ABS sensor bolt missing/broken.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to union (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , rear section (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , rear section (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded but not leaking
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE02 LZN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 FE02 LZN, 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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FE02 LZN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.
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