MOT Status
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88,341 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear tyre slight wear
Offside Rear tyre slight wear
Vehicle underbody covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle underbody covered in underseal
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front fog lights not working
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
front fog lights not working
long handbrake travel
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flange meets rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle corroded in various points.
offside handbrake low
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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MX51 SMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MX51 SMX, 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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How do I check the history of MX51 SMX?
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What year was MX51 SMX registered?
MX51 SMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2002.
Is MX51 SMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for MX51 SMX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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