MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both front ARB drop link lower nuts heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery tray corroded resulting in hole
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under tray obscuring view of rack and ARB mounts
Underside of vehicle generally corroded
Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both front ARB drop link lower nuts heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery tray corroded resulting in hole
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under tray obscuring view of rack and ARB mounts
Underside of vehicle generally corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn more on inner edge of tread
rear brake discs rusted
slight binding offside front
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre worn more on inner edge of tread
rear brake discs rusted
front brakes slight binding
rear brake discs rusted on inner faces
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all brake discs lightly corroded
all under side of vchicle corroded
both outer sills corroded
handbrake has long travel
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all brake discs lightly corroded
all under side of vchicle corroded
both outer sills corroded
handbrake has long travel
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both outer sills corroded
handbrake has long travel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front discs corroded
both outer sills corroded
handbrake has long travel
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s/rear tyre worn on edge
o/s/front tyre worn on edge
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/rear tyre worn on edge
o/s/front tyre worn on edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WX02 DRZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc 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 WX02 DRZ, 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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WX02 DRZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.
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