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AP51 ZDD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,153 mi
Last recorded103,153 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,153 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 103,097 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight exhaust blow

Fail 18 Jul 2016 96,560 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,896 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,223 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front chassis legs corrodeing

nearside front side light dim

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear outer door sill corrodeing

rear exhaust section corroded

strong advisory that the nearside rear brake discs is badly corroded on inner surface

Fail 29 Jun 2013 86,597 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front chassis legs corrodeing

nearside front side light dim

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear outer door sill corrodeing

rear exhaust section corroded

strong advisory that the nearside rear brake discs is badly corroded on inner surface

Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,383 miles

205/45/zr16 87w

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front chassis legs corrodeing (by anti roll bar mounting brackets)

strong advisory that both rear tyres have perishing inner side walls (advise replacement)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 75,383 miles

205/45/zr16 87w

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front chassis legs corrodeing (by anti roll bar mounting brackets)

strong advisory that both rear tyres have perishing inner side walls (advise replacement)

Pass 20 May 2011 66,093 miles

205/45/16/87v

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long hand brake travel

strong advisory that both front tyres are perished/ worn on edges of tread (advise replacement)

Pass 6 May 2010 61,638 miles

205/45/16/87v

both front tyres have damaged side walls

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,178 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 54,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 46,467 miles

strong advise n/s/r tyre on the limit at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2007 35,555 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 35,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing - not to excess

Pass 8 May 2006 25,479 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 23,544 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 23,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AP51 ZDD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP51 ZDD, 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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AP51 ZDD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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