MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,114 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner wheel arch/sill o/s & n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill, o/s & n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn on outer edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All, front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
under body surface area has signs off corrosion on on body and components
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing - possible silicone on screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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MD52 TAY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 MD52 TAY, 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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MD52 TAY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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