MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,847 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all suspension components corroded
underside of vehicle been undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators heavy edge wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to all outer wheel arches
corrosion to both front outer sills
underside of vehicle body and suspension components heavily undersealed
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front slight edge wear
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
noise from belt area
underside of vehicle has a thick coat of underseal to suspension chassis and brake pipes
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front slight edge wear
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
noise from belt area
underside of vehicle has a thick coat of underseal to suspension chassis and brake pipes
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all underside suspension components corroding
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s/r outer sill covered by tape but still holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
all underside suspension components corroding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis ( roll bar bracket ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front various suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to tread pattern
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre has cracking to tread pattern
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear various suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front various suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to tread pattern
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre has cracking to tread pattern
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear various suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
offside headlamp bracket broken
nearside rear tyre on legal limit
offside headlamp bracket broken
offside rear tyre on wear bars
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre on legal limit
offside headlamp bracket broken
offside rear tyre on wear bars
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake req adjusting
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MJ02 ORA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 ORA, 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 ORA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2002.
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