MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,355 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both nsf and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both nsr and osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
covers on sills
driver side and passenger side wing panel wheel arch edges corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present
undertray fitted
front offside and nearside wing panel wheel arch edges corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present
front offside and nearside wing wheel arch panels corroding slightly but no holes or sharp exposed edges present
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of the inner and outer bodysill structure excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of the inner and outer bodysill structure excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres perishing and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front offside and nearside wing wheel arch panels corroding slightly but no holes or sharp exposed edges present
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Heavy surface corrosion to several suspension components, but not considered excessive.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Heavy surface corrosion to several suspension components, but not considered excessive.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ALL SUSPENSION ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))
offside rear inner sill/floor pan heavily corroded
Rear of both inner sills/floor pan corroded
Suspension arms /suspension components corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front of both outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill & front of rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front rear of front wing heavily corroded/loose
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill, sill edge & front of rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
UNEVEN application of rear brakes
Front & rear of offside outer sill corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion rear of offside sill
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion rear of offside sill
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside rear brake pipe greased up
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
corrosion on nearside rear outer sill
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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FG52 XPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc 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 FG52 XPP, 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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FG52 XPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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