MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under heavy corroded
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion on suspension components
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
General corrosion on suspension components front and rear
O/S/R Hand brake cable ---small rubber sealing bellow loose
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
General corrosion on suspension components front and rear
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced N/S/R WHEEL 123 Kgf ----- O/S/R WHEEL 35 Kgf. (3.7.B.6b)
General corrosion on suspension components front and rear
Oil leak
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear screen Poor visibility
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear screen Poor visibility
all coil springs and shocks have slight corrosion on surface
performance echaust system fitted but not sucnifficantly to noisy
slight oil leak from transsmission
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R TYRE AT 2.0MM....slight oil leaks....
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H387 FRV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 H387 FRV, 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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H387 FRV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2002.
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