MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
floor and inner sills has corrosion
front and rear suspensions arms under sealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slight leak (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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 Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front o/s and n/s front chassis has slight corrosion
brake pipes slight corrosion
Front o/s and n/s front chassis has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake pipes slight corrosion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion not holed (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion not holed (6.1.A.1)
passenger air bag disabled for child seat
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion not holed (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion not holed (6.1.A.1)
passenger air bag disabled for child seat
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre cut
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre cut
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ML02 AXT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 ML02 AXT, 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 ML02 AXT registered?
ML02 AXT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.
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