MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheel arch excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Various underbody components corroded
Front brake back plates corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Various underbody components corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Various suspension components covered with surface corrosion.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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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MX51 EMM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EMM, 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 EMM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2002.
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