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SL52 SBU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,775 mi
Last recorded102,775 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 102,775 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

non standard suspension fitted

underbody subframes etc all pitted and rusty

wiper blades worn

Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

non standard suspension fitted

underbody rusty in areas

Fail 13 Oct 2022 102,640 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

non standard suspension fitted

underbody rusty in areas

Pass 24 Jun 2021 102,489 miles

Nearside headlight case cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

non standard struts fitted

underbody rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2020 102,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis leg rusted

Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,256 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Rear inner and outer sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear joiner to n/s/r brake hose, brake pipe corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 99,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Rear inner and outer sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear joiner to n/s/r brake hose, brake pipe corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,830 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,780 miles

all 4 tyres have heavy inner edge wear

ns and os chassis corroding - multiple positions

ns and os chassis corroding - multiple positions

ns headlamp aim set to upper limit

nsr and osr sills corroding

Fail 5 Dec 2016 81,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked split pin/clip missing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

all 4 tyres have heavy inner edge wear

ns and os chassis corroding - multiple positions

ns and os chassis corroding - multiple positions

ns headlamp aim set to upper limit

nsr and osr sills corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT due to heavy edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

front brakes slight uneven application

Fail 7 Dec 2015 71,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure UNABLE TO CHECK FOR PLAY (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake mechanism of (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no ffort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT due to heavy edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,449 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 62,449 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

boot lock stiff(key)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 60,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot lock stiff(key)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,526 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

earth-strap to diff broken

Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,792 miles

off side front bottom ball joint dust cover deterating

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,978 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAMES VERY RUSTY

INSIDE FACE OF REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

N/S & O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

VARIOUS REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

Pass 23 Dec 2009 43,023 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 43,006 miles

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,489 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,027 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,744 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 SBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SBU, 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 SBU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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