MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CORRODED AND HOLED TO THE FRONT OF THE SUSPENSION TURRET (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing GENERAL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WING TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE SUSPENSION TURRET (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing GENERAL CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL CORRODING TOWARDS THE REAR NEXT TO THE WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPEWORKS GREASED UP (1.1.11 (c))
GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION CONSUMATE WITH THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE
HORN BUTTON DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY AND WOULD BENEFIT FROM A LABEL
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SMALL SPLIT ON RUBBER (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN THE TREAD GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPEWORKS GREASED UP (1.1.11 (c))
GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION CONSUMATE WITH THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE
HORN BUTTON DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY AND WOULD BENEFIT FROM A LABEL
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SMALL SPLIT ON RUBBER (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN THE TREAD GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear lower cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion due to age and typical of vehicle type.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion due to age and typical of vehicle type.
Horn button would benefit from a label.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside at hub flexi. advise replace. (3.6.B.2c)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn button would benefit from a label.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside at hub flexi. advise replace. (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe ends. (3.6.B.2c)
Horn button placement advise label to identify
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear. on limit of pass. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Road wheel slightly damaged in general (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear brake binding. inner pad appears low.
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
oil residue on the undertray
small damage to n/s/f tyre
undertray fitted
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
corrosion to chassis
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
oil residue on the undertray
small damage to n/s/f tyre
undertray fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
nsf/osf brake discs have surface rust
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED / PITTED ON INNER BRAKING SURFACE / BECOMING IN POOR CONDITION / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING / ADVISE TO REPLACE DISCS / PADS A.S.A.P.
EXHAUST SURFACE CORRODED
HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOTS / LINKAGES ON REAR CALIPERS DRY LUBE / GREASE / ADVISE ATTENTION
UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED / PITTED ON INNER BRAKING SURFACE / BECOMING IN POOR CONDITION / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING / ADVISE TO REPLACE DISCS / PADS A.S.A.P.
EXHAUST SURFACE CORRODED
HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOTS / LINKAGES ON REAR CALIPERS DRY LUBE / GREASE / ADVISE ATTENTION
UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FP02 VWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 FP02 VWY, 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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FP02 VWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2002.
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