MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
boot floor holed nearside rear
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system rusty but not blowing
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
genrally very rusty underneath but not holed
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
boot floor holed nearside rear
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system rusty but not blowing
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
genrally very rusty underneath but not holed
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front inner wings have surface rust
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system getting rusty
genrally very dry/rusty everywhere underneath
Cracking on all tyres outer walls
Front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
O/S/F wiper blade torn but clearing screen
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear suspension arms rusty
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
rear suspension arms rusty
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Cloth roof punctured/worn behind driver's door window
Light corrosion on N/S/R outer sill (paint blistered)
Cloth roof punctured/worn behind driver's door window
Light corrosion on N/S/R outer sill (paint blistered)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW02 FND is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SW02 FND, 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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What year was SW02 FND registered?
SW02 FND is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2002.
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