MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,239 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
underbody undersealed
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding after foot brake applied (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing badly corroded under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis leg at front section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre outer tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear hand brake alot weaker operation than offside
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested due to not holding revs at 3000 rpm fast idle and at idle very irratic (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill patch repair not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength patch repair not fully welded and still corrosion at front of patch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/arch badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded at anti roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /arch badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear slightly pitted and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg beside steering rack mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear exhaust has had a patch repair on silencer and pipe has slight gas leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sometimes it comes on for a split second then goes out again (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working flickering on and off all the time (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose wheel insecure at hub (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front lower wing slightly corroded outside mot prescribed area
rear exhaust has had a patch repair on silencer and pipe has slight gas leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner and outter sills (5.2.6)
advise offside front outter floor holed not in prescribed area but advise rectification
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor pan (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner and outter sills (5.2.6)
advise offside front outter floor holed not in prescribed area but advise rectification
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
The exhaust system front and rear flange joints are corroded.
The near side front to rear brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.
The off side and near side outer sill panels are starting to show some corrosion.
The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in the areas around the centre and rear flange joints.
The front and rear brake pads are showing some signs of wear.
Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear - near side front is 3mm and off side front is 4mm.
Both rear tyres are showing some signs of wear - both are worn to 3mm.
The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion around the flange joints.
The rear brake pads are showing some signs of wear.
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FX02 ZRZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2002.
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