MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil and rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Marked In Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Upper Wheel Arch Marked In Yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D Bush Bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Inner Sill Marked In Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch, Rear, Marked In Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Marked In Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Upper Wheel Arch Marked In Yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Chassis Leg, Marked In Yellow (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion To Rear Outer Arches
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower wing corroded
Rear arches corroded
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower wing corroded
Rear arches corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
surface corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm 195/50/15
Offside Front chassis leg corroded
all suspension arms corroded
both outer sills have corrosion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm 195/50/15
Offside Front chassis leg corroded
all suspension arms corroded
both outer sills have corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear arch has taped on it
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch bubbling (6.1.B.2)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake application uneven o/s applying first (3.7.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside and offside sills rusted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside and offside sill ends rusted
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MD51 NFF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MD51 NFF, 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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MD51 NFF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 2002.
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