MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,479 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
CUT ON OUTER WALL ON NEARSIDE REAR TYRE
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
CUT ON OUTER WALL ON NEARSIDE REAR TYRE
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIRES ATTENTION
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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ST51 GPU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 ST51 GPU, 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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ST51 GPU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 February 2002.
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