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SP52 TZB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,845 mi
Last recorded88,845 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 TZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 88,845 miles

all front wishbone arms heavily corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated at rear joint

rear wishbone arms heavily corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 88,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END CAP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all front wishbone arms heavily corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated at rear joint

rear wishbone arms heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,359 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box hanger deteriorated & broken

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

Offside front A pillar corroded & holed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 86,357 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres fitted on the wrong rotation

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box hanger deteriorated & broken

Nearside Front tyre cracked & perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside front A pillar corroded & holed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 77,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer sill corroded but not holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not holed

engine light on

Fail 6 May 2016 77,216 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer sill corroded but not holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not holed

engine light on

oil leak at engine

Pass 26 May 2015 71,315 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on dash

Fail 26 May 2015 71,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on dash

Pass 22 May 2014 62,631 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 55,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 47,658 miles

Both outer sills some corrosion

Power steering pipes some corrosion

Rear suspension arms some corrosion

Fail 15 May 2012 47,658 miles

Both outer sills some corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipes some corrosion

Rear suspension arms some corrosion

Pass 3 May 2011 45,961 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 43,565 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 43,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,172 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,147 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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SP52 TZB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP52 TZB, 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 SP52 TZB registered?

SP52 TZB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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