MOT Status
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165,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension and subframe have corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both Rear tyres are starting to perish
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
nearside front wheel has a small bind
offside front wheel has a small bind close to excessive
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both headlight beam images poor
light corrosion to both inner and outer sills
light corrosion to both rear inner wheel archs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both headlight beam images poor
light corrosion to both inner and outer sills
light corrosion to both rear inner wheel archs
nsf brake slightly siezed all brake pads in poor condition underbody componants rusty
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nsf brake slightly siezed all brake pads in poor condition underbody componants rusty
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
smell of fuel
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nsr and osr tyre valves poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M40 ELB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 M40 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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What year was M40 ELB registered?
M40 ELB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2002.
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