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AU52 FKF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,557 mi
Last recorded66,557 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 66,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill suspect has filler in

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component advise repair (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake performance weak on roller brake test / advise adjustment or repair

various covers fitted obscuring components

whole underside of vehicle heavily stone chipped / unable to fully access for corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,582 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 65,067 miles

Vehicle underside is covered in underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,415 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 63,966 miles

all brake discs corroded

floor and sills corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside front brake pads appear to be worn low

Fail 12 Sep 2017 63,955 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

floor and sills corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside front brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,264 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads worn to legal limit and brake disc corroded

all four tyres heavily perished

corrosion to underside

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,843 miles

all tyres perished

offside and nearside rear brake binding on slightly

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,052 miles

nearside sill corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,618 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,759 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 55,709 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,985 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads worn

Fail 29 Jul 2011 50,985 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake pads worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,687 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 46,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,485 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,478 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,990 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 2,970 miles

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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AU52 FKF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AU52 FKF, 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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AU52 FKF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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