MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S Outer dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S Outer dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S - Upper and lowers arms heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S - Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Inner and Outer bushes all badly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S - Upper and lowers arms heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Inner and Outer bushes all badly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear have heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front suspension arm ball joint bust covers badly perished
Front suspension arms corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
O/S Track rod end bust cover badly perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear suspension arms corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front suspension arm ball joint bust covers badly perished
Front suspension arms corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
O/S Track rod end bust cover badly perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear suspension arms corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner SIL - Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner SIL - Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
offside front chassis under wing corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
offside front chassis under wing corroded
both rear outer sills heavily corroded
nail in nearside rear tyre/wearing low
offside wiper blade split
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear outer sills heavily corroded
nail in nearside rear tyre/wearing low
offside wiper blade split
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear outer sills corroded/weak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear outer sills corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear outer sills corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear outer sills corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WG52 KUH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 WG52 KUH, 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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WG52 KUH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2002.
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