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FM51 XPZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,233 mi
Last recorded136,233 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 XPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 136,233 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 133,255 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 133,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 133,249 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 132,297 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 131,547 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 130,791 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 130,791 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 117,461 miles

Engine Light On

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Offside Side Repeater Damaged

Play In Offside Front Drop Link

Pass 30 Jul 2013 108,638 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 108,638 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 98,328 miles

Engine Light On

Wipers Poor

Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,762 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 86,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,583 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

OSR tyre worn low 2mm

Pass 7 May 2009 72,795 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 69,887 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 69,887 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 67,944 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 67,944 miles

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

long travel in handbrake (reserve available)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,382 miles

long hand brake travel

Fail 15 Feb 2006 55,382 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

long hand brake travel

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 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.

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