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FM51 KZS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

67,624 mi
Last recorded67,624 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 KZS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 67,624 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 64,148 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern and wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear wheels binding slightly

engine bay covers and under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2021 54,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 54,276 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 49,970 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pads wearing.

Under Body Trays.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,368 miles

advise brake check front and rear

all four discs are corroded on inner surfaces ,font brake pads worn

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,723 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,004 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,062 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 43,595 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 42,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,353 miles

front tyre's perrished

Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,983 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 31,484 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,359 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

slight fluctuation on front and rear brakes

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 KZS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FM51 KZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM51 KZS registered?

FM51 KZS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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The MOT history for FM51 KZS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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