MOT Status
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97,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leaks
suspension component slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
coil springs slightly corroded
exhaust has a minor leak
power steering area damp
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
coil springs slightly corroded
exhaust has a minor leak
power steering area damp
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust flexi damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust flexi damaged
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
chassi damaged
rear number plate is in poor condition
rear tyres smaller than the front
Battery not clamped down.
Front head lights not a matched pair but have same beam image.
Battery not clamped down but still not insecure.
Front head lights not a matched pair but beams are correct.
General corrosion on front and rear sispension.
Near side rear tyre perrishing in tread area.
oil leak from engine area.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M216 XHW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 M216 XHW, 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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What year was M216 XHW registered?
M216 XHW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2002.
Is M216 XHW safe to buy?
The MOT history for M216 XHW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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