MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corroded
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded rack pipes (2.3.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine Light On
Exhaust Back Box Corroded
Offside Side Repeater Damaged
Play In Offside Front Drop Link
Front brake pads wearing low 2-3000 miles
Rear brake pads wearing low 2-3000 miles
Rear tyres worn close to legal limit 1.6 - 2mm
Slight play im rear Anti Roll Bar Links
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake pads wearing low 2-3000 miles
Rear brake pads wearing low 2-3000 miles
Rear tyres worn close to legal limit 1.6 - 2mm
Slight play im rear Anti Roll Bar Links
Engine Light On
Wipers Poor
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Discs Badly Worn
Front Pads Approx 1-2000 Miles Left
Nearside Rear Tyre Becoming Low On Tread
Slight Play In Nearside Front Antiroll Bar Drop Link
NSF tyre worn on inner edge
OSR tyre worn low 2mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
long travel in handbrake (reserve available)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
long travel in handbrake (reserve available)
long hand brake travel
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
long hand brake travel
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM51 XPZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?
FM51 XPZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 February 2002.
Is FM51 XPZ safe to buy?
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