MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and nearside rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and nearside rear upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sills (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NS + OS inner wheel arch's chassis legs (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sills (2.4.A.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All rusty/pitted (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All rusty/pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
n/s and o/s outer sill panels very rusty
n/s front side light dim
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s and o/s outer sill panels very rusty
n/s front side light dim
advanced corrosion on osr outer sill
nsr and osr brake discs showing corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advanced corrosion on osr outer sill
nsr and osr brake discs showing corrosion
nsr tyre has cut in sidewall
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s wiper slighly smearing
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s wiper slighly smearing
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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FE52 JZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 FE52 JZO, 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 FE52 JZO registered?
FE52 JZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.
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