MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S hand brake reading a bit low
Both sills corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Sill to floor corroded
Both sills corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sill to floor corroded
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both sills corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sill to floor corroded
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advise genral corrosion to underside of vehicle
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joining (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Advise genral corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear brake pads starting to wear low
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Near side rear end of body sill corroded
Off side rear end body sill corroded
advised rear discs slight corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
advised osf brake discs been overheated
advised rear brake pads worn
advised rear discs slight corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advised nsf tyre tread cracked in tread
advised slight cracking in tread osf
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP52 YOO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FP52 YOO, 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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FP52 YOO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2002.
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