MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,606 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
power steering pipe damp
Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear suspension arms heavily corroded
nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise
rear brake pads linings low (offside)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARM HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear suspension arms heavily corroded
nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise
rear brake pads linings low (offside)
Various areas of corrosion including suspension components are corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Union to near side rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Various areas of corrosion including suspension components are corroded
Various brake pipes are corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front and rear brake pads look worn low
Various brake pipes are corroded
Various suspension components are corroded
Various suspension componnants are corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Various suspension componnants are corroded
BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTED TO CORROD
BOTH FRONT WISHBONES CORRODED
BOTH REAR WISHBONES CORRODED
OFFSIDE FRONT CHASIS CORRODED AT CHASIS MOUNT
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTED TO CORROD
BOTH FRONT WISHBONES CORRODED
BOTH REAR WISHBONES CORRODED
OFFSIDE FRONT CHASIS CORRODED AT CHASIS MOUNT
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
both rear brake are fluctuating slightly
two front tyres perished side walls
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISE REAR DISCS INER EDGES SLIGHT PITTED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SO02 FZT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SO02 FZT, 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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SO02 FZT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2002.
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