MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake requirements just met
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear parking brake requirements just met
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
General under body corrosion.
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower. (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle From pump to rack. (2.3.2)
General under body corrosion.
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower. (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)
various areas undersealed
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
various areas undersealed
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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Recomennd steering tracking check
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
note/decelerometer brake tested
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osr and nsr tyres wearing inner edges
slight corrosion ns and os outer sills
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
headlamp lenses cloudy - starting to affect dip image
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
headlamp lenses cloudy - starting to affect dip image
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT52 FWK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 MT52 FWK, 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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MT52 FWK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.
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