MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel all four wheels (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Slight Underbody Corrosion All Over
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Slight Underbody Corrosion All Over
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
poss inner front pad worn
Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly
Offside Rear tyre 3mm
anti roll bar droplinks knock
slight play/knock from droplinks
front inner pads getting low
knock from osf all droplinks have slight play/knock
rear inner pads getting low/discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
front inner pads getting low
knock from osf all droplinks have slight play/knock
rear inner pads getting low/discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs pitted but not weakened.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs pitted but not weakened.front discs corroded but not weakened,advise replacement.
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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NU02 XGB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 NU02 XGB, 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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NU02 XGB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2002.
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