MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,497 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust knocking subframe
front os and ns suspension corroded
ns and os sill corroded
rear os and ns corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
exhaust knocking subframe
front os and ns suspension corroded
ns and os sill corroded
rear os and ns corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded All suspension springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded All suspension springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
offside front brake binding
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM51 UPD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?
FM51 UPD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 February 2002.
Is FM51 UPD safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM51 UPD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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