MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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1 exhaust mounting missing
All other suspension components corroded
Exhaust heat shields corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component supply pipes (2.3.3b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Various protective covers fitted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
1 exhaust mounting missing
All other suspension components corroded
Centre exhaust mounting broken
Exhaust heat shields corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre low on edges,cracks in treads (Stepped tyre)
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Treads cracking,devoid of tread on edges (stepped tyre) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Low on edges,cracks in tread (stepped tyre)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on edges,cracks in tread,(stepped tyre)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component supply pipes (2.3.3b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Various protective covers fitted
Exhaust heat sheilds corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre getting low
Nearside Rear Wheel arch & sill corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Side light dim
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear no.plate poor
Suspension components corroded
Under body corrosion forming
Under body corrosion forming
Suspension components corroded
Exhaust heat sheilds corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre getting low
Nearside Rear Wheel arch & sill corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Side light dim
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear no.plate poor
All underside corrosion
Both rear outer sills surface corrosion
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All underside corrosion
Both rear outer sills surface corrosion
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all general corrosion
exhaust tailbox deteriorated
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all general corrosion
exhaust tailbox deteriorated
Exhaust corroded
Front and rear sub-frames and suspension components corroded
Front chassis corroded
Rear brake discs corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded
both front tyre treads wearing low on outer edges
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front and rear brake pads worn to legal limit
front brake balanced requires attention
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF02 KFZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 RF02 KFZ, 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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RF02 KFZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2002.
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