MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat at top corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front just at headlamp under bonnet holed
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch/Boot Floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch/Boot Floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
underbody and copmponents covered in underseal
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (2.4.A.3)
underbody and copmponents covered in underseal
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rattle at downpipes
general corrosion
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
general suspension corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
exhaust systewm deteriorated
front suspension arms corroded
rear suspension arms corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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SC51 HPF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 SC51 HPF, 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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SC51 HPF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 February 2002.
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