MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
some slight damage to offside headlamp bracket .
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 .
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
front brake pads appear low
long travel on parking brake
no lock on parking brake
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)
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 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)
smear from front wipers
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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