MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,701 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear n/s/f lower ball joint nut corrode .
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front floor holed
Nearside Rear n/s/f lower ball joint nut corrode .
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear disc worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear disc worn
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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 YZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YZO, 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 YZO registered?
SM52 YZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 2002.
Is SM52 YZO safe to buy?
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