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SL52 RZW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,052 mi
Last recorded100,052 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 RZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,052 miles

Offside and nearside outer door sill s corroded

Offside front chassis section corroded

Offside front tyre edges worn and tread perishing

Rear exhaust flange very corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 100,052 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside and nearside outer door sill s corroded

Offside front chassis section corroded

Offside front tyre edges worn and tread perishing

Rear exhaust flange very corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,800 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 96,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected BRAKE CALIPER LEAKING (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 93,008 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALLS CRACKED BADLY (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 90,831 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 86,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,777 miles

all brake disc's have excess surface corrrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,805 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,405 miles

front number plate damaged.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 73,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate damaged.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,299 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,712 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 51,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 37,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,287 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 36,326 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,105 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,224 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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SL52 RZW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL52 RZW, 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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SL52 RZW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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