MOT Status
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108,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
All suspension has heavy surface corrosion.
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
all suspension arms corroded
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Badly perished. (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes to rack pinion. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Outer body sills bubbling with evidence of corrosion.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
engine mil light on
All PAS pipes corroding.
Both side outer sills bubbling and full of body filler but NOT holed when tested.
NS hand brake has half the effort of the OS hand brake.
Nearside Front ABS sensor mounting bolt snapped off, but sensor secure when tested.
Very heavy surface rust on all suspension and steering components.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
All PAS pipes corroding.
Both side outer sills bubbling and full of body filler but NOT holed when tested.
NS hand brake has half the effort of the OS hand brake.
Nearside Front ABS sensor mounting bolt snapped off, but sensor secure when tested.
Very heavy surface rust on all suspension and steering components.
Engine oil level on minimum
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust system corroded
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/r sill corroding
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/r sill corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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MD51 PXP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 MD51 PXP, 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 MD51 PXP registered?
MD51 PXP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 2002.
Is MD51 PXP safe to buy?
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