MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas and inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody has slight corrosion all around
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody has slight corrosion all around
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front brake disc's glazed.
Both rear brake disc's rusty and glazed.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area badly corroded. (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
O/S/F chassis leg corroded as viewed through wheel arch.
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Underside suspension components very corroded.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear silencer joint very badly corroded. (7.1.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area. (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/F chassis leg corroded as viewed through wheel arch.
Both front brake disc's glazed.
Both rear brake disc's rusty and glazed.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area badly corroded. (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Underside suspension components very corroded.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both outter rear sills corroded
o/s/f brake starting to grab on
Both rear outer sill areas getting very rusty.
O/S wiper getting poor.
Underside of vehicle and suspension components getting very rusty.
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both rear outer sill areas getting very rusty.
O/S wiper getting poor.
Underside of vehicle and suspension components getting very rusty.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear outter sills corroded
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear outter sills corroded
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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WK02 GMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 WK02 GMU, 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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WK02 GMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.
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