MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg/rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg/rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill /undersill/inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear suspension components etc.
some corrosion to front shock absorbers
some corrosion to top and sides of front chassis legs/rails & inner wing areas
some lack of headlamp images
corrosion underbody
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
corrosion underbody
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both front chassis are rusty
All front suspension bushes heavily perished
All rear suspension bushes heavily perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
All front suspension bushes heavily perished
All rear suspension bushes heavily perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven 31% (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (not repairable) (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to underside of vehicle
exhaust corroded
front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded
outer sills corroded
power steering pipes corroded
suspension components heavily cororded
suspension rubbers age cracking
corrosion to o/s/ outer sill
corrosion to suspension components
corrosion to underside of vehicle
exhaust corroded
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
slight dampness around o/s/f shock absorber
slight play in o/s/f drop link
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion to o/s/ outer sill
corrosion to suspension components
corrosion to underside of vehicle
exhaust corroded
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
slight dampness around o/s/f shock absorber
slight play in o/s/f drop link
Front position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion to suspension components
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion to suspension components
rear brake discs corroded
front pads 75 per worn
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
some rusting to front and rear sub frames
some rusting to o/s/r disc
Oil leak
rusting to front and rear suspention units
some rusting to underbody
rear brake discs in a rusty condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL02 WFA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FL02 WFA, 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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FL02 WFA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2002.
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