MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust corroded
offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust corroded
offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded
General underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust system corroded
General underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
ENGINE MANEGMENT LIGHT ON
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
osf inner wing rusty nsr tyre perrished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
osf inner wing rusty nsr tyre perrished
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake discs pitted
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
both rear tyres under 3mm
both wiper blades poor
front discs corroded and in poor condition
raer brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RO02 YTG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 RO02 YTG, 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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RO02 YTG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2002.
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