MOT Status
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Body not fully secure Corrosion to rear wheel arches (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Body not fully secure Corrosion to rear wings/ wheel arches (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body not fully secure Corrosion to rear wings/ wheel arches (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear quarter panels outer surface rust
general underbody surface rust
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general underbody surface rust
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
suspension and underbody corrosion.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
suspension and underbody corrosion.
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front brake flexy taught in righthand lock
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front brake flexy taught in righthand lock
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated/perished at base (4.1.D.1e)
under tray fitted to vehicle
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated/perished at base (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
under tray fitted to vehicle
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear springs have heavy corrosion
hi-level brake light not working
inner faces of rear discs corroded
Hand brake travel needs slight adjustment
Very slight brake bind on o/s/r
Hand brake travel needs slight adjustment
Very slight brake bind on o/s/r
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both sides outer rear sills corroded to excess, but just outside of prescribed area
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both sides outer rear sills corroded to excess, but just outside of prescribed area
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV02 BUF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FV02 BUF, 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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FV02 BUF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.
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