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43,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front chassis legs heavily corroded
Both outer sills heavily corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Under vehicle and front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Under vehicle and front and rear suspension etc. heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing cannot be checked (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Under vehicle and front and rear suspension etc. heavily corroded
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under vehicle and front and rear suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Various front + rear suspension components corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside + offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front + rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding slightly
Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside + offside outer sills (6.1.B.2)
All front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has been hot (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
all front + rear suspension components corroded + deteriorated
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
all front + rear suspension components corroded + deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all front + rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight corrosion under body and suspension components
Slight corrosion underbody and suspension conponents
Corrosion starting on N/S/R sill
Slight lip of corrosion on brake discs
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VX52 WJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 VX52 WJM, 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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VX52 WJM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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