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FM51 UOR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,707 mi
Last recorded127,707 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 127,707 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 127,705 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 122,549 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 122,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,814 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 119,814 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 117,682 miles

Both rear outter sills corroded

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 117,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear outter sills corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 107,477 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,289 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 93,304 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 93,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view sun visor loose (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 86,867 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 86,867 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,902 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 79,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,083 miles

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,981 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,411 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,765 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,155 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 53,765 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 53,759 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,737 miles

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

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

front service brakes only just within mot limits for uneven application and balance

rear service brakes only just within mot limits for uneven application

Pass 20 Jan 2006 35,306 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 UOR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UOR, 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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What year was FM51 UOR registered?

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

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