MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All front and rear suspension components corroded
All gaiters front and rear deteriorated
Both front section chassis legs corroded
Both inner and outer sills corroded and weakened
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All front and rear suspension components corroded
All gaiters front and rear deteriorated
Both front section chassis legs corroded
Both inner and outer sills corroded and weakened
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All rubber gaiters deteriorated
Both rear inner and outer sill areas corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust system corroded
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Chassis corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All rubber gaiters deteriorated
Both rear inner and outer sill areas corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust system corroded
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished
Both front tyres perishing
Both outer sills at rear corroded but not excessive
Both rear tyres perished
Offside front lower suspension ball joint gaiter deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front chassis slightly corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ52 OYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 EJ52 OYZ, 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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EJ52 OYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2002.
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