MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots on link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots on link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal/quarter (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
both chassis rails at front corroded
underside of vehicle has corrosion
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
both chassis rails at front corroded
underside of vehicle has corrosion
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
B/Fluid level at reservior abit low
Both outer sills abit corroded at rear end areas
Exhaust system getting abit corroded
Front and rear inner w/arch areas (esp rears), getting abit corroded
Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded slightly
Front chassis areas next to subframe and roll-bar mounts, getting corroded
Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear end areas and rear pipes at pipe end areas, getting corroded abit
GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES
O/S/R tyre has screw stuck in at inner tread area
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK52 NXZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 AK52 NXZ, 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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AK52 NXZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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