MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,921 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg Roll bar mount point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Centre exhaust section deteriorated
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Evidence of excessive bind but not at time of test (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded.
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen has small chip
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front section of chassis has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arches, outer have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front section of chassis excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front section of chassis has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arches, outer have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected leaking from piston area (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front inner flitch corroding
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
N/S/F tyre bold on outer edge
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F tyre bold on outer edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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FG02 XDE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 FG02 XDE, 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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FG02 XDE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2002.
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