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FD51 WBU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,794 mi
Last recorded111,794 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 WBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 111,794 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 111,794 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 99,460 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 99,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion within prescribed areas is becoming excessive.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 90,434 miles

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

Offside brake binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all front wishbone bushes detriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2011 83,043 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all front wishbone bushes detriorated

front discs corroded badly

rear discs pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,025 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disks severely worn on inner face

Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,758 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,152 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,841 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 27,841 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,156 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front nearside tyre small cut outer wall

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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FD51 WBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FD51 WBU, 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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FD51 WBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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