MOT Status
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156,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
park brake travel high
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced poorly repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested ENGINE OVERHEATING (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced POORLY REPAIRED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light weak foglight (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded OSR to NSR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded OSR to NSR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
all brake pipes coroded
Fuel cap sealing washer cracked
General corrosion to most of underbody and brake pipes and suspension arms
Headlamp bowls corroded at edges
Model is eunos roadster
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Fuel cap sealing washer cracked
General corrosion to most of underbody and brake pipes and suspension arms
Headlamp bowls corroded at edges
Model is eunos roadster
Corrosion to all brake pipes and to both inner front wheel arches
Creak from offside front suspension
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Corrosion to all brake pipes
Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
Creak from offside front suspension believed dry bush in anti roll bar linkage
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside parking brake lever not returning to stops, possible cable possible caliper
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
Rear fog lamp lens faded
Spare wheel adrift and flat
all shockabsorber dust boots adrift and deterioarated
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp lens faded
Slight bind offside front brake
Spare wheel adrift and flat
all shockabsorber dust boots adrift and deterioarated
brake pipes rusty
front ball joint boots cracked (not split)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/front brake binding slightly
o/s/front brake pipe getting rusty
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
slight tear in front wiper blades
Both rubber boots split on track rod ends
Frotn brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Both rubber boots split on track rod ends
Frotn brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside bonnet hinge sticking and slightly bent
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Sparte wheel loose
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both track rod end rubber boots perrished and cracked
substantial engine oil leak
Boot floor wet, leaking?
Both track rod ends boots perrished and cracked.
Clutch fluid dark in colour and low in level
Coolant hoses hard
Drain tubes on hood blocked, sills starting to corroded
Oil leak from cam cover gasket
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Boot floor wet, leaking?
Both track rod ends boots perrished and cracked.
Clutch fluid dark in colour and low in level
Coolant hoses hard
Drain tubes on hood blocked, sills starting to corroded
Oil leak from cam cover gasket
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H218 FRP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 H218 FRP, 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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H218 FRP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 February 2002.
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