MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,670 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
excessive travel on parking brake lever
ns headlamp aim low
ns wiper blade smearing screen
nsf coil spring corroded
osf suspension coil spring corroded
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
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
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)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front wiper rubber torn slightly
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
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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