MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear arch to sill rusty
n/s/r tyre has cracking
under sill used on underside
both front to rear chassis rusty
both front to rear floor to sills rusty
both front inner arches rusty
General corrosion to suspension and steering
Off side sill starting to corrode
Surface corrosion to brake pipes
Third brake lamp not working
Headlamp aim too high Off side and near side (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red pale (1.3.2e)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Near side rear (2.7.3)
coil spring broken Off side and near side rear (2.4.C.1a)
General corrosion to suspension and steering
Off side sill starting to corrode
Rear service brake efficency low
Surface corrosion to brake pipes
Third brake lamp not working
General corrosion to steering and suspension
Oil leak @ engine
Rear fog lamp pale
Surface corrosion to brake pipes
Headlamp aim too high Near side (1.8)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Off side (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam Off side (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Near side front @ outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)
General corrosion to steering and suspension
Near side rear brake disc corroded
Near side rear outer brake pad very low
Off side head lamp reflector corroded
Oil leak @ engine
Rear fog lamp pale
Surface corrosion to brake pipes
All springs corroded.
Fluid leak from steering rack area.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
All springs corroded.
Fluid leak from steering rack area.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight run out on front brakes
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
slight run out on front brakes
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
all four tyres starting to perish on walls
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all four tyres starting to perish on walls
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s rear tyre cracking
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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H769 ECK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 H769 ECK, 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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H769 ECK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.
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