MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed, not within prescribed area
rear outer sills corroded, not deemed excessive at time of test
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed, not within prescribed area
rear outer sills corroded, not deemed excessive at time of test
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)
hand brake efficiency low on o/s/r
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
hand brake efficiency low on o/s/r
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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M236 ELB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 M236 ELB, 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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M236 ELB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2002.
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