MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Body panel insecure 1/4 panel cover... (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification O/S & N/S - Cut (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification O/S & N/S - Inner fixings X4 (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Seat belt buckle missing O/S & N/S - Original seat belt reels need to be removed (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Right side anchored to plastic seat?? (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Position lamp incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lamp assembly not secure
Offside Front Anti roll linkage lock nut loose
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged N/S/R & Both fronts - overheated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Light body damage
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Ball joint nut split pins missing - O/S & N/S
Nearside Rear Light body damage
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear ABS Wiring tied around handbrake cable/flexi hose
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working bad connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
damage to offside of windscreen but not affecting drivers visibility
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges
both rear outer sills/arches and offside front chassis rail corroding
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pads very close to 1.5mm legal limit
rear brake pads very close to 1.5mm legal limit
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre weather cracked
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OW02 KJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 OW02 KJO, 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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OW02 KJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 2002.
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