MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive magnet detects fillers in sill, may not be structurally sound (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive magnet detects fillers in sill, may not be structurally sound (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake discs are pitted
front to rear brake pipe corroded.
rear brake discs are pitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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NY51 LXF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 NY51 LXF, 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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What year was NY51 LXF registered?
NY51 LXF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2002.
Is NY51 LXF safe to buy?
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