MOT Status
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51,406 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Under side of vehicle heavily under sealed
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front and rear suspension arms getting rusty corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
All mechanical components corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle covered in underbody seal heavily
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
off side floor holed
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All front and rear suspension arms corroded
Front and rear sub frames corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction pre july 2003
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake low reading
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake low reading
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ECU light on dash
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear light cluster temp repair
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ECU light on dash
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear light cluster temp repair
ECU light on dash
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs inner edge pitted
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
ecu light on
front and rear brake pads low
Front Brake Discs Corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ND52 EKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ND52 EKJ, 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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ND52 EKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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