MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both sides chassis rails near roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength battery tray and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides near turret tops and inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension arm fractured lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion and underseal throughout
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
nearside and offside sill seams corroded but not excessively
slight corrosion to various front and rear suspension components
various front and rear suspension arm bushes perished / cracked but not resulting in excessive movement
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flooring to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
slight corrosion to various front and rear suspension components
various front and rear suspension arm bushes perished / cracked but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front engine guard fitted not allowing full inspection of front sub frame
Front brake application only just met requirements
Nearside Rear rust hole in boot
Offside Rear rust hole in boot
suspension arms all round rusty
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti rollbar mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)
Front brake application only just met requirements
Nearside Rear rust hole in boot
Offside Rear rust hole in boot
suspension arms all round rusty
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear slight play in antiroll bar drop link
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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NG02 BYY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 NG02 BYY, 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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NG02 BYY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.
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