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FM51 UOE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

138,849 mi
Last recorded138,849 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 UOE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 138,849 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 129,838 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 129,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 119,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 119,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 100,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe going into junction for n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from Junction to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Jun 2019 98,117 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,640 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear around the junction block (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear join due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Chassis leg where the anti roll bar connects corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 95,640 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg where the anti roll bar connects (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear around the junction block (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear join due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Chassis leg where the anti roll bar connects corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,577 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into junction box (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into junction box (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2017 93,481 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2016 90,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 87,110 miles

some slight damage to offside headlamp bracket .

Fail 1 Jun 2015 87,109 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

some slight damage to offside headlamp bracket .

Pass 12 May 2014 84,212 miles

Cut in n/s/r outer tyre wall but no cords showing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear pads wearing thin approx 3-4mm

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 81,412 miles

front brake pads appear low

long travel on parking brake

no lock on parking brake

Pass 19 May 2012 78,411 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 78,411 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 75,422 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 75,416 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)

Pass 10 May 2010 70,896 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 70,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 64,958 miles

smear from front wipers

Pass 13 May 2008 58,149 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2007 51,234 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 43,732 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 UOE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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