MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg under servo . (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded slightly . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Horn not working Not working with headlamps on . (7.7 (a))
Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg below servo . (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens coming away from backing . (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill end . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded slightly . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides deteriorated slightly . (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides deteriorated slightly . (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre slightly perished
o/s/f wheel slightly binding
n/s/f tyre slightly perished
o/s/f wheel slightly binding
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre starting to perishing
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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NOW 822 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 NOW 822, 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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NOW 822 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.
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