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BT52 FCM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,465 mi
Last recorded131,465 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 FCM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 131,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,992 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 115,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 113,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 113,420 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 109,517 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 88,778 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,564 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 79,564 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

unable to check o/s/front whhel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2012 63,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 63,169 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 54,370 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 46,764 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 37,526 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,170 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,774 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 10,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 28 Dec 2005 10,738 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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BT52 FCM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT52 FCM, 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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What year was BT52 FCM registered?

BT52 FCM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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