MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust System In Poor Condition
underside Of Vehicle Has Corrosion And Underseal
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. release unevenly (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fronts and rears uppers and lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all dust covers deteriorating
all suspension arms bushes deteriorating
both sills corroded
brake pedal anti slip worn
exhaust deteriorated
nearside rear wheel slight bind
power steering pipes rusty
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
brake pedal anti slip slight wear
corrosion underneath on some components
nearside rear slight bind
offside front side light deteriorated
offside front slight bind
power steering pipes rusty
Emissions not tested overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
brake pedal anti slip slight wear
corrosion underneath on some components
nearside rear slight bind
offside front side light deteriorated
offside front slight bind
power steering pipes rusty
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
rust to outer sills and under vehicle
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre perished
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
rust to outer sills and under vehicle
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
rear exhaust brace rusted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both front lower arms corroded
front flexy hose ferrules corroded
n/s/r tyre close to limit
o/s and n/s/r outer sills corroded
o/s/f tyre perished and worn on both edges
screen cracked n/s
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front lower arms corroded
front flexy hose ferrules corroded
n/s/r tyre close to limit
o/s and n/s/r outer sills corroded
o/s/f tyre perished and worn on both edges
screen cracked n/s
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear discs showing signs of wear and corrosion.
engine management light on.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
chip in windscreen
exhaust joints rotten
heavy oil leak from engine
n/s sidelight dim
o/s/f tyre perished
slight movement in rear radious arms
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
chip in windscreen
exhaust joints rotten
heavy oil leak from engine
n/s sidelight dim
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and is also perished
o/s/f tyre perished
slight movement in rear radious arms
both o/s wheels out of shape
clutch very worn, will need replacing soon
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
both o/s wheels out of shape
clutch very worn, will need replacing soon
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HD02 FTP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 HD02 FTP, 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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HD02 FTP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2002.
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