MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis repair covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
handbrake travel
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis repair covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
handbrake travel
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by subframe mtg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
travel handbrake
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine lamp on
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine lamp on
EM light on
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
oil leaks
underbody corrosion
EM light on
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
oil leaks
underbody corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged
all brakes noisey when rotated
engine management light on
lower covers
rear discs and pads worn
rear exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all brakes noisey when rotated
engine management light on
lower covers
rear discs and pads worn
rear exhaust deteriorating
Engine management light on dash
Lower engine covers fitted
Nearside rear tyre slightly worn
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear discs slightly worn
Slight corrosion to underbody
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine management light on dash
Lower engine covers fitted
Nearside rear tyre slightly worn
Rear discs slightly worn
Slight corrosion to underbody
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MIL on, engine management fault.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
under trays fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FB52 FJB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 FB52 FJB, 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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FB52 FJB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.
Is FB52 FJB safe to buy?
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