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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Corrosion throughout underbody
Corrosion to n/s/f floor to sill
Corrosion to outersills
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Corrosion throughout underbody
Corrosion to front & rear suspension components
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 3mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edges borderline (4.1.E.1)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All four (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to inner sill (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section to back box joint (7.1.2)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All four (2.4.G.1)
all 4 shockers lower spring seat locking rings corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all 4 shockers lower spring seat locking rings corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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M498 OJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 M498 OJU, 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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M498 OJU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.
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