MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both sides at front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
surface rust*corrosion* under the vehicle and on body and on some brake pipes and on some other components
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Coil spring corroded both sides at front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
surface rust*corrosion* under the vehicle and on body and on some brake pipes and on some other components
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near side and off side (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))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near side chassis holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near side and off side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsr,osr (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded nsr,osr (2.4.C.1b)
under vehicle surface rust
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner and outer seals (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner and outer seals (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes corroded
discs corroded
slight PAS leak
slight corrosion under all of car exhaust corroded
Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ02 BZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 NJ02 BZU, 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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NJ02 BZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.
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