MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component: ball joint locking device Missing
Offside Front Upper Suspension component: ball joint locking device Missing
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail marked in chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear rear brake pipes have corrosion
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear rear brake pipes have corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Corrosion to underside
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack union (2.1.5 (a))
Waxoyl covering most of underside of car
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front to rear chassis rails and nearside sill dented
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
both front to rear chassis rails and nearside sill dented
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both sides chassis rails under floor deformed, but not seriously. Surface corrosion evident.
Nearside outer sill corroded at rear.
Nearside outer sill lower flange deformed but not excessively.
Nearside rear lower suspension arm mount slightly deformed, but not fouling arm.
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Both sides chassis rails under floor deformed, but not seriously. Surface corrosion evident.
Nearside outer sill corroded at rear.
Nearside outer sill lower flange deformed but not excessively.
Nearside rear lower suspension arm mount slightly deformed, but not fouling arm.
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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H653 CFM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 H653 CFM, 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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H653 CFM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 2002.
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