MOT Status
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95,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust noisy
underbody and various components covered in sealer
Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust noisy
underbody and various components covered in sealer
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached bolt and nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering rack pipes - corrosion.
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering rack pipes - corrosion.
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on both side sills
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 185/60/14
nearside front brake discs slightly out of shape
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front brake discs slightly out of shape
o/s/ftyre tread cracking
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/ftyre tread cracking
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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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PF02 UVM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 PF02 UVM, 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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PF02 UVM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2002.
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