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FM51 KZG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

100,237 mi
Last recorded100,237 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 KZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 100,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail split adjacent to subframe mounting and anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail corroded above anti-roll bar mounting and lower section starting to de-laminate (prior to splitting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack - outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front electric window inoperative

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy rusting on front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy rusting on both front and rear subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy and extensive rusting on all front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rusting at base of windscreen pillars

several body panels (including the boot lid) heavily rusted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 98,787 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyre getting low and have age cracks

N/S/R tyre has age cracks

all front and rear suspension bushes and dust covers deteriorated/perished

exhaust system heavily corroded

heavy corrosion to under body

powered steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 98,787 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

N/S/F and O/S/F tyre getting low and have age cracks

N/S/R tyre has age cracks

all front and rear suspension bushes and dust covers deteriorated/perished

exhaust system heavily corroded

heavy corrosion to under body

powered steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 95,708 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,691 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 94,678 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,860 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 93,858 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 93,160 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,198 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 92,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 88,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 81,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 81,763 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,452 miles

NSR tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 66,810 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,602 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 65,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,264 miles

front tyres worn badly on edges

rear coil springs corroded , exhaust system corroded , o/s/r tyre cracking/with nail in tread , n/s/r tyre cracking in tread / worn unevenly , front brake pads appear worn

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,328 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 39,328 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,839 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 30,531 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,531 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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FM51 KZG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 FM51 KZG, 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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FM51 KZG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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