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2002 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration MM02RXZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering os chassis leg holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ns front chassis leg holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- advise under body corrosion
17 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,416 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,416 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,876 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,563 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
- Both front and rear tyres cracking and splitting
- Vehicle body corroded
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,806 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
- Front Body has slight corrosion around suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion Around suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
4 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion Around suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (2.4.G.1)
- Front Body has slight corrosion around suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)
13 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,885 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components
- Front Body has slight corrosion offside/nearside (6.1.B.2)
30 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,718 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wing slightly damaged
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,669 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
4 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear 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)
31 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,030 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
5 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,017 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2014 26 Jun 202631 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
30 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,097 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,503 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
30 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,115 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2011 26 Jun 202631 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,442 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
31 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
31 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,923 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
1 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,419 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,114 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2007 26 Jun 202628 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 30,114 MI
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MM02RXZ was registered on 2002-06-28
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