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BT52 FCU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,910 mi
Last recorded128,910 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 FCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 128,910 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 128,252 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 114,387 miles

Nearside Rear wing corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 103,131 miles

Both Rear arches showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear differential is damp

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside Rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle ride height is very low

Fail 18 May 2024 103,117 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Both Rear arches showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear differential is damp

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside Rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle ride height is very low

Pass 19 May 2023 88,921 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake (1.1.18 (a))

Corrosion to Offside Rear Outer sill

Nearside Rear Outer sill coated in Protective paint or other material

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear differential damp - slight oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2022 83,424 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 76,280 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,670 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 75,663 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,900 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 56,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 56,374 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,856 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,036 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,073 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,840 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 20,265 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 20,117 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 FCU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 FCU, 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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BT52 FCU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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