MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all slight worn cups (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both sides chassis covered in under seal
Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front light bracket bolt missing but still secure
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at flange (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Inner sills slight corrosion
Rear brake pads wearing low and discs slight corroded and slight brake flux on performance
all suspension and steering components covered in corrosion
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis hard to get to with corrosion tool due to under covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and hard to get to with corrosion tool due to covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front head light bolt missing but secure
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Inner sills corrosion
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear brake pads wearing slight low and discs slight corroded
all anti roll bar links slight worn ball joints and plastic cups
all suspension and steering components covered in corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
under side and components generally corroded
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
under side and components generally corroded
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SL02 SZN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SL02 SZN, 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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SL02 SZN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.
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