MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front brake slight bind
park brake effort only just met,it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair
power steering pipes corroded
sump damaged
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
under body sills inner wings various stages corrosion
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on osr and nsr outer sill ends
surface corrosion underside on all chassis and components
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion on osr and nsr outer sill ends
surface corrosion underside on all chassis and components
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis Rail (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis Rail (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis Rail (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage Chassis Rail (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Battery insecure Fouls positive to aerial (1.9.1)
all brake discs corroded
nail in o/s/r tyre
slight corrosion on o/s/r outer sill
all tyres old
corrosion on both outer sills at rear.
oil leak on rear of engine
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside chassis slight damage
offside rear hand brake slighty low performance
slight movement in front lower wish bone bushes
offside chassis slight damage
offside rear hand brake slighty low performance
slight movement in front lower wish bone bushes
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
nearside rear chassis rail has some damage
offside and nearside underbody chassis rails have some damage
both sides centre chassis damaged
both sides centre chassis damaged
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G79 EJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 G79 EJM, 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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G79 EJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2002.
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