MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all of the underside of vehicle N/S corrosion. (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all of the underside of the vehicle corrosion o/s. (6.1.A.1)
GENERALL VEHICLE CORROSION
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
GENERALL VEHICLE CORROSION
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all suspension components corroded
general vehicle corrosion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All tyres showing signs of age cracks
Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
Rear silencer box mounting badly corroded (not separate item from silencer box)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
All tyres showing signs of age cracks
Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
Offside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly
Rear silencer box mounting badly corroded (not separate item from silencer box)
Sills may require some attention before next MOT
Very slight misting of oil from both rear shock absorbers
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Band of rust on inner surface of both front discs
Both rear brakes binding very slightly
Sills may require some attention before next MOT
Very slight misting of oil from both rear shock absorbers
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear brake pads worn low
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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FX52 NZD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FX52 NZD, 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 FX52 NZD registered?
FX52 NZD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2002.
Is FX52 NZD safe to buy?
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