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BT52 FDD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,338 mi
Last recorded61,338 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 FDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,338 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,949 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 60,949 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside cross pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 59,971 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,546 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,155 miles

exhaust system corroded

suspension coil springs corroded

windscreen delaminating

Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,858 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 55,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,875 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 48,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind front brakes felt when rotating wheels by hand

Pass 6 Dec 2013 48,174 miles

slight bind front brakes felt when rotating wheels by hand

Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,847 miles

brake pipes greased

o/s/f brake slight binding

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,069 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,351 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,286 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 32,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres spliting

Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,642 miles

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

Front discs corroded on inside edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake disc in poor condition on inner face

both rear tyers nwar wear bars

Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,322 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FDD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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