MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracking
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust heat shield lose
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion to rear sills
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to rear of o/s sill panel just out of seat belt perscribed area
n/s/r beake pipe corroded at rear end o/s/r corroded half way down
tyre tread depths both front 4mm n/s/r 7mm o/s/r 2mm 185/60R14 82H
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cent to rear exhaust joint in very poor condition and slightly leaking
corrosion to rear of o/s sill panel just out of seat belt perscribed area
n/s/r beake pipe corroded at rear end o/s/r corroded half way down
tyre tread depths both front 4mm n/s/r 7mm o/s/r 2mm 185/60R14 82H
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tread dpths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 2mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 185/60/14 82H.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alternator belt fraying.
tread dpths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 2mm, o/s/r on 3mm.
tyre size: 185/60/14 82H.
general corrosion to exhaust and under body, corrosion forming to o/s/f 'A' pillar, corrosion forming to both rear outer sill panelling,
n/s/f brake binding slightly, front brake pads getting low and corrosion / wear to front and rear brake discs, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 5.0mm, o/s/f 5.5mm, n/s/r 3.0mm, o/s/r 3.5mm, 185/60/14 82h
tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 5mm.
tyre size: 185/60/14 82H
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 5mm.
tyre size: 185/60/14 82H
both wiper blades slightly smearing
tyre tread depths both front 6mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 5.5mm 185/60r14 82h
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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HD02 RKA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RKA, 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 RKA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 2002.
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