MOT Status
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76,777 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Underbody and components covered in underseal
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to rear suspension arms
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion to rear suspension arms
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under vehicle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front & Rear suspension compartment rusty and corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F, LOWER AND UPPER & O/S/F UPPER, (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front & Rear suspension compartment rusty and corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F, LOWER AND UPPER & O/S/F UPPER, (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated/perishing.
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Attention is needed . (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated/perishing.
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front brake is starting to bind
Nearside Rear Outer sill is corroding
rear and middle silencer flanges are corroding
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front brake is starting to bind
Nearside Rear Outer sill is corroding
rear and middle silencer flanges are corroding
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre worn on edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OU52 XXM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 OU52 XXM, 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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OU52 XXM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2002.
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