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OE52 ZHF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,201 mi
Last recorded123,201 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 ZHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2022 123,201 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 121,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 120,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 115,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general suspension and body corrosion across underside

Fail 13 Jun 2019 115,830 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general suspension and body corrosion across underside

Pass 19 Jun 2018 112,977 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 112,961 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 111,680 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion underside and front chassis

rear section exhaust joint/mount shows heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2016 110,205 miles

Front chassis legs under wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front brake pads low

brake discs corroded

front and rear suspension arms and sub frames corroded

rear brake pads appear low

unable to assess outer sill condition fully due to body filler repair

Fail 21 Jun 2016 110,202 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front chassis legs under wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front brake pads low

brake discs corroded

front and rear suspension arms and sub frames corroded

rear brake balance limits just met

rear brake pads appear low

unable to assess outer sill condition fully due to body filler repair

Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 104,160 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 104,145 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 104,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,793 miles

all 4 tyres perished

both sill panels corroded

exhaust pipe corroded

front pads becoming low

rear springs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 96,325 miles

exhaust pipe corroded

front pads 60% worn

rear no plate starting to delaminate

tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2010 88,044 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 77,790 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 67,124 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 48,529 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 38,276 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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OE52 ZHF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OE52 ZHF, 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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OE52 ZHF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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