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SM52 UBB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,670 mi
Last recorded72,670 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 UBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 72,670 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 70,837 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 67,010 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 64,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

excess travel on parking brake lever

nsf & osf spot lamp reflectors corroded

nsf & osf suspension dampers corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 64,763 miles

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering osf inner,lower sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nsr inner,lower sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering osr inner,lower sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

excessive travel on parking brake lever

nsf & osf suspension coil springs corroded

nsf & osf suspension damper casings corroded

nsf and osf spot lamp's reflectors corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,292 miles

excessive travel on parking brake lever

ns headlamp aim low

ns wiper blade smearing screen

nsf coil spring corroded

osf suspension coil spring corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 62,290 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 suspension drop links damaged-slight play in osf suspension drop link

brake fluid level low

excessive travel on parking brake lever

ns headlamp aim low

ns wiper blade smearing screen

osf suspension coil spring corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

both sills slightly damaged at rear

Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,903 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 57,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 49,263 miles

Offside front wiper rubber torn slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2012 49,263 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Offside front wiper rubber torn slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,453 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,980 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 41,980 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,987 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,117 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 26,953 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,883 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SM52 UBB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM52 UBB, 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 SM52 UBB registered?

SM52 UBB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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