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FM51 UOB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,286 mi
Last recorded90,286 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 UOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,286 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both. (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both and Near side rear. (3.5.1i)

General under body corrosion.

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing.

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 90,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted Unit missing. (1.1.C.1b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both. (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both and Near side rear. (3.5.1i)

General under body corrosion.

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing.

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,105 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake pads worn

general corrosion to sills/floorpans/body/chassis wheel arches etc

rear brakes slightly binding

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 88,105 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake pads worn

general corrosion to sills/floorpans/body/chassis wheel arches etc

rear brakes slightly binding

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 83,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,467 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 69,302 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 56,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2011 56,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,399 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,718 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,426 miles

rear brake pads near min limit

Pass 6 Apr 2007 36,828 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 36,806 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 29,988 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UOB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

FM51 UOB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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