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53,525 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside outer sill corroded
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside outer sill corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail,near front roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake looks to have been hot at some point,not binding
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail,near front roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all showing signs of corrosion,not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail,near front roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake looks to have been hot at some point,not binding
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail,near front roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all showing signs of corrosion,not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush's rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush's rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on outer edge
nearside front tyre worn below legal limit on edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front tyre worn below legal limit on edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r outer sill corroded and will probably need to be repaired before next M.O.Y.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre bald on edges
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
rear brake pads wearing unevenly (tapered) may be sdticking in callipers
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear brake pads wearing unevenly (tapered) may be sdticking in callipers
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 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FX02 NLY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 NLY, 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 NLY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.
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