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AU52 FJN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 97,854 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 84,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 78,058 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 78,055 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,296 miles

General underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 77,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Filler and fibreglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Filler & fibreglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

General underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 77,269 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Various suspension components front and rear corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,901 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 76,901 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,441 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,511 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 67,812 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 61,865 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,345 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,285 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 37,102 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 31,677 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,333 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 17,621 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 12,564 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AU52 FJN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU52 FJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 FJN registered?

AU52 FJN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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