MOT Status
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100,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both headlights cloudy
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long (1.1.11 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
centre brake light not working
offside rear tyre perished and cracked but not deep enough to reach cords
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
centre brake light not working
offside rear tyre perished and cracked but not deep enough to reach cords
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front inner tyre side wall is deteriorated (cracking)
the nearside front anti roll bar has damage (cut with hacksaw when anti-roll bar link nut being removed)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake discs are rusty at edges.
Rear of exhaust rusty.
Rear tyres are worn close to wear bars.
Front and rear suspension arms and subframe areas have slight surface corrosion
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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FD52 OVT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FD52 OVT, 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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What year was FD52 OVT registered?
FD52 OVT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 2002.
Is FD52 OVT safe to buy?
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