MOT Status
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126,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
low effort nearside parking brake
parking brake efficiency only just met (17%)
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
low effort nearside parking brake
parking brake efficiency only just met (17%)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel, previous weld patch has corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and tread low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill . (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front tyre tread worn low on edeges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
both front wiper blades are poor
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
both front wiper blades are poor
Corrosion at rear of both outer sills(offside worse)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Slight blow from centre exhaust silencer
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Corrosion at rear of both outer sills(offside worse)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Slight blow from centre exhaust silencer
Corrosion to nearside rear sill end/arch
Heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill
Both rear outer sills corroding
Front registration plate held on with string
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both rear outer sills corroding
Front registration plate held on with string
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
All four tyres perished and cracking
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
both front wiperblades split/poor condition-recommend immediate replacement
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S14 KBX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 S14 KBX, 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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S14 KBX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.
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