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General corrosion to vehicle
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General corrosion to vehicle
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front front non-prescribed areas and corroded - outer sills
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under vehicle general surface area corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
The ABS Light Was On When I Bought The Vehicle Into The Testing Station But Went Off During The Brake Test. It Has Since Stayed Off.
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
The ABS Light Was On When I Bought The Vehicle Into The Testing Station But Went Off During The Brake Test. It Has Since Stayed Off.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front undertray is corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear battery housing is corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front undertray is corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear battery housing is corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Gearbox under cover corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both rear outer sill / lower rear wheel arch area corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Both sides outer sills corroded at rear,general corrosion throughout
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded
Exhaust corroded and blowing at rear
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Offside rear (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Both sides outer sills corroded at rear,general corrosion throughout
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded
Exhaust corroded and blowing at rear
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/r and n/s/r sill ends rusting
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength chassis at bottom and outer (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at bottom and outer (2.4.A.3)
item removed from drivers view prior to test
o/s/r and n/s/r sill ends rusting
slight blow from rear silencer joint
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear nail in Tyre
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear nail in Tyre
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r and n/s/r sills coroded
rear tyres close to limmit and cracked
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear tyres close to limit and cracked
rear tyres cracking
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
near side wiper poor
rear sills starting to corrode
near side wiper poor
rear sills starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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MX51 DOG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 MX51 DOG, 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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MX51 DOG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2002.
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