MOT Status
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199,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front track rod end boots perished.
both front upper ball joint boots perished.
front brake pads worn.
n/s front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking in tread.
o/s rear suspension arm corroded.
o/s rear tyre tread low.
rear brake discs corroded.
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both front track rod end boots perished.
both front upper ball joint boots perished.
front brake pads worn.
n/s front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking in tread.
o/s rear suspension arm corroded.
o/s rear tyre tread low.
rear brake discs corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S & N/S front wing stay insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake pads worn low
still suspect fluid leak from o/s rear brake caliper
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
non obligatory mirror damaged
suspect leak from o/s rear brake caliper
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G201 LNY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 G201 LNY, 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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What year was G201 LNY registered?
G201 LNY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.
Is G201 LNY safe to buy?
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