MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface corrosion front & rear suspension components
surface corrosion o/s/r outer sill
under trays fitted
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface corrosion front & rear suspension components
surface corrosion o/s/r outer sill
under trays fitted
surface corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills
under trays fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s handbrake performance poor (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box broken (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
surface corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills
under trays fitted
n/s/r outer sill surface corrosion
o/s/r outer sill surface corrosion
rear coil springs corroded
surface corrosion floor pan
surface corrosion rear suspension
under-trays fitted
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/r outer sill surface corrosion
o/s/r outer sill surface corrosion
rear coil springs corroded
surface corrosion floor pan
surface corrosion rear suspension
under-trays fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake fliud low
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
anti roll bar shows signs of corrosion
near side front tyre worn slightly on both edges
small crack in front number plate
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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WA52 PFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 WA52 PFO, 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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WA52 PFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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