MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,767 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
drivers outer rear sill starting to corrode
General corrosion to under vehicle
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner (both disc backing cover corrosion)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner corrosion to real lower sill corner
general corrosion to exhaust system
general corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Front Inner both disc cover corrosion
Front general corrosion to front components
Offside Rear corrosion to real lower sill corner
Rear general corrosion to rear components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front suspension corroded
rear suspension corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured hole in outer sill (5.2.6)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front suspension corroded
rear suspension corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges and slight cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre and rear exhaust pipes corroding slightly
slight bind o/s/r brake
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges and slight cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre and rear exhaust pipes corroding slightly
slight bind o/s/r brake
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FN52 BJZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 FN52 BJZ, 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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FN52 BJZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.
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