MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Wing corroding
Underneath vehicle corroding
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Wing corroded
underneath vehicle starting to corrode
Offside Front Lower Wing starting to corrode
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.B.2)
Both front disk guards corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre starting to crack
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside rear Tyre worn/perished 3709
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear Tyre worn/perished 3709
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehical showing signs of corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside rear Tyre worn/perished 3709
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear Tyre worn/perished 3709
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehical showing signs of corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
All chassis areas are corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all suspension arms are corroded
exhaust system corroded
offside outer sill corroding
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All chassis areas are corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all suspension arms are corroded
exhaust system corroded
offside outer sill corroding
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV52 FSY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 FV52 FSY, 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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FV52 FSY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 2002.
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