MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip in windscreen
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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VO52 KBV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 VO52 KBV, 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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VO52 KBV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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