MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system insecure Centre bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Fluctuation across axle (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Fluctuation across axle (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
EML indicates a fault. Registered 11/2002
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower wing rusted. Multiple layers. Not in a prescribed area
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear 2 rear floor braces bent not insecure
Emissions not tested Excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst leaking at both connection points (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking before and after the catalyst (8.2.1.1 (b))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED headlights (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))
EML indicates a fault. Registered 11/2002
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower wing rusted. Multiple layers. Not in a prescribed area
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear 2 rear floor braces bent not insecure
Corrosion rear subframe.
Corrosion to suspension components.
Eml light on. Vehicle registered Nov 2002.
Various historic welding repairs
Vehicle has been under silled.
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
chassis has general corrosion
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
general underbody and suspension components have corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
general underbody and suspension components have corrosion
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to n/s/r and n/s/f sills
corrosion to o/s/f sill
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
both sides floor to sill areas corroded
front and rear steering and suspension components corroded
nearside rear brake disc corroded
both sills corroded
sill repaired not able fully inspect as paited
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both sills corroded
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
both sides rear sills corroded requires attention
o/s/r brake slight bind
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
both sides rear sills corroded requires attention
o/s/r brake slight bind
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both sides sill corroded
os wiper slightly smeary
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
advise exhaust system rusty
advise front number plate cracked
advise handbrake travel is long
advise n/s and o/s outer sills rusty
advise o/s/f wiper blade worn
advise rear brake discs rusty and brake pads low
advise front number plate cracked
advise handbrake travel is long
advise exhaust system rusty
advise n/s and o/s outer sills rusty
advise o/s/f wiper blade worn
advise rear brake discs rusty and brake pads low
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre low on tread
o/s/r tyre very close to limit
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MX52 DAR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 MX52 DAR, 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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MX52 DAR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 2002.
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