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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Centre stop lamp not working/connected
Centre stop lamp not working/connected
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Centre stop lamp not working/connected
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of catalyst converter. (6.1.2 (a))
Front brakes application has a very slight imbalance.
N/S & O/S Front to rear chassis rails on base of floor damaged but not to excess.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component insecurely attached Strut brace securing/locking nuts loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of catalyst converter. (6.1.2 (a))
Front brakes application has a very slight imbalance.
N/S & O/S Front to rear chassis rails on base of floor damaged but not to excess.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to limit & worn very thin on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General corrosion to underside of vehicle & components. Undersealed in places.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Additional centre brake bulb not working/connected
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Between centre box and rear (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of centre box/cat (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Additional centre brake bulb not working/connected
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
corrosion in lower sections of front wings
corrosion in all coil springs
corrosion in outer sills
all coil springs corroded
damage to both chassis rails
damage to undertray,advise attention
small corrosion in nearside rear sill
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres worn on edges
power steering rack damp
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres worn on edges
power steering rack damp
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre brake light inop
damage to underside of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage to underside of vehicle
handbrake travel long
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both offside tyres and nearside tyre worn low just above limit on inside edges
general surface rust on underside and components
slight roughness in steering rack
damage to underside of vehicle
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
chassis rails slightly damaged
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both sides centre chassis damaged
excessive parking brake free travel
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M914 BTU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 M914 BTU, 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 M914 BTU registered?
M914 BTU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 2002.
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