MOT Status
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Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s to n/s over axle to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nsr hose (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both outer sills corroding
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nsr hose (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both outer sills corroding
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
under trays are fitted obscuring some components
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge & (4.1.E.1)
exhaust in poor cond. at rear joint
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge & (4.1.E.1)
exhaust in poor cond. at rear joint
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
Oil leak
nail in nsf tyre
wipers smearing
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s handbrake requires attention
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ52 EYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HJ52 EYB, 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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HJ52 EYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2002.
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