MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
corosion setting in at both outer sills.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking on inner side wall.
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake lever has a lot of travel.
nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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AO52 VZB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AO52 VZB, 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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What year was AO52 VZB registered?
AO52 VZB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 December 2002.
Is AO52 VZB safe to buy?
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