MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All suspension component corroded and part of under body corroded.
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Corrosion to front and rear suspension components.
Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards inner edge. 195/50R15/82V (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Corrosion to front and rear suspension components.
Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low towards inner edge. 195/50R15/82V (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre perishing
Offside Front tyre perishing
Rear metal brake pipes corroding
all 4 tyres begining to perish
N/S/F tyres begining to perish
N/S/R tyres begining to perish
O/S/F tyre begining to perish
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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LW02 AWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 LW02 AWY, 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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LW02 AWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.
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