MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,824 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering As marked by drivers floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner panel / arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both rear coil springs corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Front and rear suspension heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim not tested (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front and rear suspension heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and sidewalls starting to crack/perish (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm and sidewalls starting to crack/perish (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded slightly
near side rear outer sill corroded
rear springs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Advise corrosion on offside rear outer sill
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f & o/s/f tyres starting to perish between the tread
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have surface cracks
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LX52 GVE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 LX52 GVE, 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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LX52 GVE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2002.
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