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SC51 TSX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,106 mi
Last recorded122,106 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 TSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2018 122,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear body work corroded but not testable

Offside Rear end of sil corroded not pescribed area

Oil leak ()

both rear inner wheel arches corroded but not pescribed area

Fail 28 Jan 2018 122,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear body work corroded but not testable

Offside Rear end of sil corroded not pescribed area

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded but not pescribed area

Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

body underside corroded

front tyre walls perished

rear wheel arches corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2017 115,264 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

body underside corroded

front tyre walls perished

rear wheel arches corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 103,812 miles

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

both front tyre treads are wearing on edges.

underside of vehicle is corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 92,502 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

very corroded under vehicle

Fail 29 Dec 2014 92,500 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhuast corroding,also heatsheild at rear above rear silencer corroded insecure.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

various corrosion underneath chassi,floorpans, subframes, suspension arms, antirollbars ect.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 87,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhuast corroding,also heatsheild at rear above rear silencer corroded insecure.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

various corrosion underneath chassi,floorpans, subframes, suspension arms, antirollbars ect.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,286 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 82,286 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,612 miles

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

brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2011 71,612 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

alternator belt slipping, alternator seized???

brake discs corroded and pitted

carpets saturated with water

Pass 19 May 2010 71,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 71,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,042 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 60,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 54,882 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 49,027 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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SC51 TSX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SC51 TSX, 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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SC51 TSX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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