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Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all tyres are worn on edge
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached Split pin missing through the ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached Split pin missing through the ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail to inner wheel arch, under the bonnet below the washer bottle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between the center section and the back box leaking possibly causing the lean Lambda reading (6.1.2 (a))
Underbody corroded in all areas, including prescribed areas
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some grease on all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sill weakened.
Unable to check condition of front chassis legs due to covers.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front chassis leg corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
Engine management light on
Front chassis legs corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear tyres worn on inner edges
Engine management light on
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened chassis leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel corroeded around previous repair (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel to rear lower wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear number plate lamp loose
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front chassis legs heavley corroeded
both rear coil springs corroeded
brake pedal rubber worn
chip in windscreen zone b swept area
front brake pads worn very low
powersteering pipes corroeded
rear brake pads worn very low
rear brake pipe across back axle corroeded
small oil leak unable to see due to plastic under tray fitted
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
previous welding repairs
exhuast system corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhuast system corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
stone chips on windscreen
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
stone chips on windscreen
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
o/s wiper rubber slight split. o/s front tyre slight cracking.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HD02 LFK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 HD02 LFK, 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 LFK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2002.
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