MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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parking brake efficiency just met n/s lower
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Covers not allowing full inspection
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Covers not allowing full inspection
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Both sides, rear section outer sills very minor corrosion
Lower engine / gearbox covers fitted restricting access to components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe across rear subframe corroding N/S/R end
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
all tyres are starting to crack in the tread
offside rear outer skin of the sill is corroding & peeling away suggest to plate up before it goes through the main sill
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear outer sills sorroded but not considered excessive
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside wiper blade starting to split
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside wiper blade starting to split
Oil leak
nearside front tyre low outside tread
offside and nearside rear tyres low inside treads
offside front tyre BALD inside tread
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
nearside front tyre low outside tread
offside and nearside rear tyres low inside treads
offside front tyre BALD inside tread
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ02 OPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 OPP, 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 OPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.
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