MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front lower suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened
corrosion to both front inner arches not yet excessive
some points of corrosion under vehicle not yet considered excessive
vibration noise under vehicle
all front and rear suspension components corroded
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated not tested (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low not tested (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)
all front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s/f tyre perished
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s/f tyre perished
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside & nearside rear brake discs x 2 beginning to corrode
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil level low
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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VA52 RFN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 VA52 RFN, 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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VA52 RFN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 2002.
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