MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
general condition represents age of vehicle
Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides side lights (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
general condition represents age of vehicle
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear outer sills are patched
Exhaust joints are very corroded
Front and rear suspension components are very corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear outer sills are patched
Exhaust joints are very corroded
Front and rear suspension components are very corroded
both front lower arms are corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front lower arms are corroded
off side front tyre is buckled on the inside
rear brake and hand brake effiency low
CORROSION TO N/S/F CHASSIS LEG
N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system corroded
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear suspension springs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
exhaust system corroded
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear suspension springs corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine oil leak
handbrake poor adjustment
n/s/r tyre worn outer edge
o/s/f tyre 2mm tread worn inner edge
power steering pipes corroded
engine oil leak
handbrake poor adjustment
n/s/r tyre worn outer edge
o/s/f tyre 2mm tread worn inner edge
power steering pipes corroded
Both outer sills in rusty condition.
Exhaust system in rusty condition.
Front and rear wishbones in rusty condition.
Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both outer sills in rusty condition.
Exhaust system in rusty condition.
Front and rear wishbones in rusty condition.
Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.
Narrow band of rust on inner surface of front discs
Near side front side light dim
Narrow band of rust on inner surface of front discs
Near side front side light dim
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FX02 NLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 FX02 NLO, 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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FX02 NLO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2002.
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