MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Flexible brake hose taught on full lock but not likely to break
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper and lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Flexible brake hose taught on full lock but not likely to break
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper and lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
steel brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
steel brake pipe to nearside rear flexy hose corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end in wheel tub (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all suspension components heavily undersealed and corroding
vehicle heavily undersealed and all welding repairs heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened poorly repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all suspension components heavily undersealed
suspension components corroding
vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
previous repairs to outer sills deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also, flat before start of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Near side rear lower sill / arch corroded & rusty
Off side rear lower sill / wheel arch corroded & rusty
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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EY52 MXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EY52 MXV, 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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EY52 MXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2002.
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