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FY52 EAE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

81,392 mi
Last recorded81,392 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 EAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2019 81,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres perished

outer sills and wheel arches bubbling/corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in and around prescribed areas

underside of vehicle covered in under seal/paint

Pass 25 Jan 2018 74,657 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 74,649 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm (2.4.A.3)

Entire underside showing signs of corrosion

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,882 miles

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2016 73,875 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,081 miles

Underside of the vehicle show signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2015 72,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,262 miles

Underside in an advanced state of corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2014 70,255 miles

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

underside in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,261 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exaust system corroded

undeside of vehicle has corrosion outside of presribed areas

Fail 29 Aug 2013 68,247 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,615 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 66,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,772 miles

front subframe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2011 65,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front subframe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,344 miles

all exhaust joints corroded

all power steering pipes heavily corroded around power rack

both front brake discs slightly corroded

near side rear brake disc corroded

near side rear brake noisey in opperation and no lock out

near side rear outer sill corroded

near side rear tyre close to limits

numerous corroded areas and components around under side

off side front outer sill corroded

off side rear outer sill corroded

off side rear tyre few splits none to cords

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,857 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 57,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,478 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,707 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 37,707 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,524 miles

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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FY52 EAE 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 52.2%.

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 FY52 EAE, 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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FY52 EAE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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