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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg/anti roll bar link mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced base of "A" pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg/anti roll bar link mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg/ anti roll bar link mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced base of 'A'pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg/ anti roll bar link mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS RUSTY
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded Front and Rear on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Joint to silencer rotted (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint to silencer rotted (6.1.2 (a))
Evidence of vehicle being stored
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded Front and Rear on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded by anti roll bar mounting’s on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded above anti roll bar mounting bkt (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both fronts and n/s/r tyres are cracked/perished
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
both fronts and n/s/r tyres are cracked/perished
Both front tyres cracking inside edge
Both rear outer sils slightly corroded
Rear discs and pads worn and slightly pitted
various rubber boots slightly perished but not split
Rear disc and pads heavily worn
front disc and pads pitted
slight bind O/S/F
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f tyre close to legal limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all four brake discs rusty
Nearside Rear 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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G3 JAE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 G3 JAE, 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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G3 JAE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2002.
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