MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension components corroded.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected On chassis leg near engine and suspension mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheel arch within 30cm of strut top mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected On chassis leg near engine and suspension mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheel arch within 30cm of top strut mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension components corroded.
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroded
rear brake discs corroded
all brake discs corroded/pitted
corrosion to brake pipes
corrosion to exhaust & joints
corrosion to front & rear subframes
corrosion to sills
corrosion to various suspension components
rear brake pads wearing low
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all brake discs corroded/pitted
brake fluid level low
corrosion to brake pipes
corrosion to exhaust & joints
corrosion to front & rear subframes
corrosion to sills
corrosion to various suspension components
rear brake pads wearing low
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front fog light lense cracked
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front fog light lense cracked
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust coroded
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
various underbody panels and components corroded
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust coroded
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
various underbody panels and components corroded
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
front tyres worn on outer edges
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front and rear brake pads low
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV02 JUT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 OV02 JUT, 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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OV02 JUT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2002.
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