MOT Status
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98,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 wishbones on car (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear rear axle is corroded
vehicle has been under sealed
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also upper & lower suspension arms/ rear coil springs all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both bottom arms (wishbones) corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop-Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also both rear road springs + lower supension wishbones all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop-Link (2.4.G.2)
Rear subframe, upper/lower wishbones & coil springs all corroded. But not to excess
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear Tyres (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both subframes & coil springs (2.4.G.1)
Suspension wishbones f+rear corroded. but not to excess
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Drop link disconnected (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both subframes & coil springs (2.4.G.1)
Suspension wishbones f+rear corroded. but not to excess
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nsf tyre worn on outer edge
osr wheelarch corroded
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nsf tyre worn on outer edge
osr wheelarch corroded
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
corrosion to osf sill/wing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge (195/50 R15)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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T4 TMO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 T4 TMO, 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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T4 TMO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2002.
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