MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,837 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front chassis legs rusting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))
under side rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all front and rear suspension components surface corrosion
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central exhaust skin cover corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
boot not fully secure
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
all suspension arms showing corrosion
both outer sills showing corrosion[at rear]
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges
Cut in passenger front tyre sidewall
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear main brake pipes have been greased
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Cut in passenger front tyre sidewall
Rear main brake pipes have been greased
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise all steering and suspension components corroded
advise exhaust joints rusty
advise front brake pads getting low
advise front brakes noisey in operation
advise o/s wing and sill damaged
advise o/s/r brake noisey in operation
advise rear brake discs corroded
rear tyre treads getting low
slight signs of corrosion to nearside sill
steering and suspension componants corroded
advise both front wiper blades split on ends but clearing screen ok
advise rear exhaust joint rusty
signs of corrosion to nearside and offside rear of sills
offside front tyre side wall perishing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG02 YJZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 FG02 YJZ, 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 YJZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2002.
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