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FX52 UJY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,364 mi
Last recorded78,364 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 UJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,364 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear , (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside heavy with surface rust

welded and undersealed

Fail 12 Nov 2020 78,318 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear , (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside heavy with surface rust

Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,500 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 76,449 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,446 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside components corroded and covered in under seal including prescribed areas not considered excessive

Fail 1 Aug 2018 73,446 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside rear not working (1.4.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside components corroded and covered in under seal including prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,455 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle is heavily coated in underseal

undertray secured to vehicle using cable ties round brake pipes

Fail 2 Aug 2017 68,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing behind headlamp (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle is heavily coated in underseal

undertray secured to vehicle using cable ties round brake pipes

Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,406 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 64,406 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassie leg in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,293 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 64,293 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 64,283 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 60,411 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,128 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 54,187 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,730 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 50,686 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 50,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,299 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,831 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,983 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 41,983 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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FX52 UJY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UJY, 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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FX52 UJY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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