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BT52 FCZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,415 mi
Last recorded77,415 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,415 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,581 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 73,580 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,647 miles

Front Both front chassis rails corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Duck tape in wheel arch, suspect hiding corrosion

Performed Decelerometer brake test, too low for RBT

Fail 19 Sep 2017 72,647 miles

Front Both front chassis rails corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted during test (1.8)

Offside Rear Duck tape in wheel arch, suspect hiding corrosion

Performed Decelerometer brake test, too low for RBT

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from join to back box, welded together (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,332 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,120 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,468 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,853 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,875 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,507 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,285 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,950 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,185 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,952 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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BT52 FCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BT52 FCZ, 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 FCZ registered?

BT52 FCZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is BT52 FCZ safe to buy?

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