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65,704 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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all wheel arches corroding
inner and outer sills scabby with corrosion
scabby corrosion to front inner wings
underbody scabby with corrosion
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output euro converter tape on lens (4.1.4 (b))
various points of under body corrosion , heavy scabby inner sills, floor pans chassis rail.
Front Position lamp not working both front 501 capless bulbs replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty. filled up (3.5 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output euro converter tape on lens (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 17" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
various points of under body corrosion , heavy scabby inner sills, floor pans chassis rail.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower suspension arm corroded, marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill , marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake lever has slight travel
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake lever has slight travel
Nearside Rear Bumper, Minor Damage.
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal Area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking Brake Lever, Has Travel.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Damage Inside 'A' Zone. (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edges
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyres are perished on side walls no cords showing
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
offside and nearside rear outer sills going rusty
offside and nearside rear tyres starting to run out of shape in tread area
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside and nearside front suspention arms going rusty
offside and nearside inner sills to floor going rusty
offside and nearside rear inner arches going rusty
offside and nearside rear suspention arms going rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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MX52 PHX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 MX52 PHX, 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 PHX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2002.
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