MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced plates not welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak gasket leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower wishbone inner mounting shows signs of wear
considerable corrosion under vehicle
suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorating
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, sill end and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower wishbone inner mounting shows signs of wear
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
brake discs corroded
considerable corrosion under vehicle
suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorating
brake discs corroded
outer sills corroded
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very weak (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ inner sill etc. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
brake discs corroded
clutch weak
outer sills corroded
both upper & both lower swivel dust covers deteriorating
considerable surface corrosion under vehicle
windscreen wipers could be better
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
both upper & both lower swivel dust covers deteriorating
considerable surface corrosion under vehicle
o/s rear tyre under inflated
parking brake lever near end of working travel
windscreen wipers could be better
considerable surface corrosion under vehicle
front brakes binding slightly
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
all brakes binding slightly
considerable surface corrosion under vehicle
rear brake pads worn
slight imbalance of brakes
some corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / chassis (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
offside rear tyre underinflated
rear brake pads worn
slight imbalance of brakes
some corrosion under vehicle
sills corroded
some surface corrosion under vehicle
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
slight inbalance of front brakes
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
the o.s.f.brake is binding slightly.
underside of this vehicle needs waxoiling to make good areas of corrosion.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO CRACK BETWEEN TREADS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside wiper not 100%
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PL52 WXW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 PL52 WXW, 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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PL52 WXW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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