MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underside of vehicle excessively undersealed
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underside of vehicle excessively undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
grease over rear brake pipe
nearside front headlamp dipped beam slightly dull
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at t piece unprotected ends (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension arms (2.4.G.1)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sidesill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at t piece unprotected ends (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension arms (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NSF AND OSF (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sidesills and rear wheel arches corroded
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF AND OSF CHASSIS LEGS AT FRONT OF TOP WISHBONES (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NSF AND OSF (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sidesills and rear wheel arches corroded
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NSR SIDESILL STARTING TO CORRODE.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R OUTER SILL AREA CORRODED.
OSR TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED AND SPLITING
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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R984 KPF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R984 KPF, 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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R984 KPF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 February 2002.
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