MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear brake discs corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe before back box (6.1.2 (a))
Under body has under seal in some places
Vehicle structure has corrosion in some places
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch upper area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Near boot floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch upper area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Both rear brake discs corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe before back box (6.1.2 (a))
Under body has under seal in places
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body has corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
OS handbrake low effort
OSR tyre tread getting low
deep cut to NSR tyre wall
exhaust back box flange corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear OS (1.1.C.1f)
OS handbrake low effort
OSR tyre tread getting low
deep cut to NSR tyre wall
exhaust back box flange corroded
heat shield insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
heat shield insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre cut in side wall but not tto cord
nail in tyre o/s/r
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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MJ02 OPD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 MJ02 OPD, 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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MJ02 OPD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.
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