MOT failure - terminal?
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I have a 2001 MX5 mk2 1.6, with rust issues. The mot is due soon, I got it quickly checked over by the testers, who say that it will fail due to excessive rust. Last year's report is below:
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
The garage (just a regular MOT place) welded up one sill last year to pass, but they can't give me a quote because the front needs stripping to look at it. I assume this is a dump it and move on job? The car has all the usual MX5 rust on the arches etc and the ABS light will not go off. It's a gem for sure
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
The garage (just a regular MOT place) welded up one sill last year to pass, but they can't give me a quote because the front needs stripping to look at it. I assume this is a dump it and move on job? The car has all the usual MX5 rust on the arches etc and the ABS light will not go off. It's a gem for sure
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I would say it depends on what relationship you have with your car. Me and my MX5 have just celebrated our 14th anniversary last month and I've always said I wouldn't get rid of her, so earlier this year I spent more than the car is worth doing her up, in particular the chassis rails.
If it's a car you've only had for a few months and doesn't really mean much to you then I think I would be tempted to move on.
If it's a car you've only had for a few months and doesn't really mean much to you then I think I would be tempted to move on.
Sounds like the front chassis rails have rusted which is pretty common on Mk2 (isn't it Helen ).
You can get repair sections from Mazdamenders.net fairly cheaply but would need to do the welding work. The rear sills could be patched easily enough though most welders just cover up the real problem.
It does sound like it might not be an economical repair...
You can get repair sections from Mazdamenders.net fairly cheaply but would need to do the welding work. The rear sills could be patched easily enough though most welders just cover up the real problem.
It does sound like it might not be an economical repair...
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