MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,039 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside of vehicle has light corrosion
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres starting to perish
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs corroded on inner face
light corrosion on underside of both front chassis rails
offside front tyre wearing bald on both edges
tread cracking on both rear tyres
Nail in nearside rear tyre
corrosion on both outer sills in front of rear wheels, outer skin split advise repair
front brake discs corroded on inner face
light corrosion offside front inner arch within 30cm of suspension component
light corrosion on nearside front inner arch, within 30cm of suspension component
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine mangment lamp displayed
front and rear brake discs light corrosion inner surfaces
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 SFX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 FE52 SFX, 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 SFX registered?
FE52 SFX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.
Is FE52 SFX safe to buy?
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