MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,016 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened all-round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front both shocks corroded
Front both wishbone corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Corrision under the vehicle,but not excessively at any point.
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Corrision under the vehicle,but not excessively at any point.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake slightly binding.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front and rear lower suspension arms have slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front and rear lower suspension arms have slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre is cracked
Rear Outer sills are slightly corroded
Nearside Front Inner brake pad is getting low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyre treads low 2mm
both rear brake discs corroded on inner edges
nearside front brake disc corroded
nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm
offside front brake disc badly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyre treads low 2mm
both rear brake discs corroded on inner edges
nearside front brake disc corroded
nearside rear tyre tread low 2mm
offside front brake disc badly corroded
All discs have narrow band of rust on outer edge of inner surface.(not bad enough to skim)
All discs have narrow band of rust on outer edge of inner surface.(not bad enough to skim)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/S/R tyre has deep cut into tread !!
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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FV02 GSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 GSZ, 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 GSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.
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