MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/inner wing excessively corroded within 30cms of front suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front bumper damaged & offside end fixings insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside headlamp top mounting bracket damaged but unit not insecure & aim within tolerance
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AUX belt age cracked
Coil spring corroded all heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks requires attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks requires attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks requires attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all valve stems splitting **DANGEROUS** (5.2.3 (d) (i))
corrosion to inner wheel arches, floor plan & sills
excessive corrosion to both front wings (bolt on)
exhaust corroded
suspension & steering components heavily corroded
suspension rubbers deteriorated
General corrosion to all suspension components.
Nearside Rear Slight play in anti-roll bar link
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Suspension heavily corroded in parts
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Slight play in anti-roll bar link
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Suspension heavily corroded in parts
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front tyre low/wearing inner and outer edges
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Surface corrosion to steering and suspension components
Nearside front tyre low/wearing inner and outer edges
Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Surface corrosion to steering and suspension components
Exhaust heavily corroded in parts
Slight bind to nearside front brake
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Surface corrosion to brake ferrules
Exhaust heavily corroded in parts
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Slight bind to nearside front brake
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Surface corrosion to brake ferrules
Exhaust system heavily corroded in parts
Rubber suspension and steering gaitors showing age and perishment
Steering,suspension and brake components showing age,wear and surface corrosion
Surface corrosion and age to metal brake pipes,flexis and ferrules
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust system heavily corroded in parts
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rubber suspension and steering gaitors showing age and perishment
Steering,suspension and brake components showing age,wear and surface corrosion
Surface corrosion and age to metal brake pipes,flexis and ferrules
General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including steering and suspension components
Kerb damage to alloys
Surface coorosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills
Various covers and undertrays restricting views
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
surface corrosion to exhaust in parts
General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including steering and suspension components
Kerb damage to alloys
Surface coorosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills
Various covers and undertrays restricting views
surface corrosion to exhaust in parts
High travel of handbrake.
front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
nearside front tyre outer wall damage
offside front and rear tyres deteriorating in tread pattern
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
nearside front tyre outer wall damage
offside front and rear tyres deteriorating in tread pattern
all tyres cracking
nearside front tyre sidewall damage
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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FN52 FBG 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 65.2%.
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 FN52 FBG, 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 FBG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2002.
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