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NU52 RJO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,943 mi
Last recorded87,943 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 RJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 87,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings towing mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,735 miles

Oil leak ()

underneath of vehicle & all steering,suspension & brake components very rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2017 84,726 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

underneath of vehicle & all steering,suspension & brake components very rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,224 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 81,224 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 80,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

allround corrosion showing under vehicle with signs of non use

nearside front tyre tread cracking slightly

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 May 2012 80,536 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

allround corrosion showing under vehicle with signs of non use

nearside front tyre tread cracking slightly

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear brake discs heavily rusted and pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,256 miles

all brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 22 Sep 2010 80,256 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

all brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2009 78,491 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 74,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 70,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 64,934 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 58,514 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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NU52 RJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NU52 RJO, 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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NU52 RJO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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