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SL52 RZZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,711 mi
Last recorded88,711 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,711 miles

Rear Exhaust box heat shield insecure

Wheel arches and bottom of o/s front wing rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2019 88,711 miles

Rear Exhaust box heat shield insecure

Wheel arches and bottom of o/s front wing rusty

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 88,191 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre down to 12psi ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel arches corrodded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 87,974 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 87,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,982 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,099 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 85,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,082 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 83,081 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,807 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 130,032 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 124,796 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 112,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 100,268 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 83,845 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 69,336 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,235 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 RZZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZZ, 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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What year was SL52 RZZ registered?

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

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