MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Nearside headlight case cracked
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
non standard struts fitted
underbody rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front chassis leg rusted
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
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
Both rear outer sills corroded
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
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
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
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)
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)
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
off side front bottom ball joint dust cover deterating
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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