MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,587 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front outer chassis legs slight corrosion
both rear inner wheel arch areas slight corrosion
both rear sill areas slight corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear brake pipe corroding
n//s/f tyre cracked in tread & 3mm tread
o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit & nail in tread
rear exhaust corroded
front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear t piece junction
n/s/f tyre cracking in tread
o/s/r tyre 2mm tread
rear exhaust corroded at flange/ support
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coolant leak
front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at rear t piece junction
n/s/f tyre cracking in tread
o/s/r tyre 2mm tread
rear exhaust corroded at flange/ support
front brake discs corroding on inner face
n/s/f tyre tread starting to crack
n/s/r (cross axle) metal brake pipe corroding
n/s/r outer sill corroding
o/s/r tyre has 3.5mm tread
rear brake discs starting to corrode
rear exhaust box starting to corrode at join to centre pipe
front discs corroding on inner face
n/s/r cross axle brake pipe corroding
n/s/r sill (outer) starting to corrode
oil leak
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs starting to pick up on inner faces
rear exhaust flanges wearing thin
front brake discs starting to pick up on inner faces
rear exhaust flanges wearing thin
nail in n/s/f tyre & slight wear on edge
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nail in n/s/f tyre & slight wear on edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PA02 COH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 PA02 COH, 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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PA02 COH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.
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