MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front wing heavily corroded lower edge not within prescribed area
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner sill starting to corrode
Offside Inner sill starting to corrode
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f inner wheel arch rusted
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyre side walls perished
general surface rust under body
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
CRACKS IN WALL TO TREAD AREA N/S/REAR TYRE
Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
CRACKS IN WALL TO TREAD AREA N/S/REAR TYRE
Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED
Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
REAR BRAKE INBALANCE 28 PERCENT
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL52 XLN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 FL52 XLN, 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 FL52 XLN registered?
FL52 XLN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.
Is FL52 XLN safe to buy?
The MOT history for FL52 XLN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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