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MT52 FWK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,768 mi
Last recorded111,768 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 FWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 111,768 miles

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))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 111,768 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 111,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 111,310 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 110,391 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake requirements just met

Fail 9 Mar 2018 110,391 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 109,748 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 109,739 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 107,948 miles

various areas undersealed

Fail 16 Jul 2016 107,948 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 100,672 miles

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)

Fail 2 May 2014 100,672 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 88,979 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2013 88,963 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 81,366 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 74,060 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

headlamp lenses cloudy - starting to affect dip image

Fail 4 May 2011 73,910 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 70,890 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,016 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,659 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,504 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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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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