MOT Status
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86,049 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack. 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted underneath car not allowing view to some testable components
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe full off grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe full off grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play up and down play detected at road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted underneath car not allowing view to some testable components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe full off grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe full off grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper wasn't connected correctly to a wiper arm (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play up and down play detected at road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted underneath car not allowing view to some testable components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Very general corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components
General corrosion under vehicle and on suspension components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail around anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside rear outer sill corroding
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail around anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside rear outer sill corroded and filler cracking
Both rear outer sill corroded and filler starting to crack
General underbody component condition heavily corroded
All suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail around upper arm and anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail around upper arm and anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
All suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail around upper arm and anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail around upper arm and anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all suspension arms corroded
exhaust system heavily corroded
general corrosion on rear subframe
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres 2-3mm
corrosion developing on rear exhaust sections
offside front tyre starting to perish
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GD51 NXL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 GD51 NXL, 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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GD51 NXL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.
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