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CX52 FBO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,033 mi
Last recorded107,033 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 FBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 107,033 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

been welded in various places and undersealed

Fail 5 Jun 2026 107,030 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill Holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise Adjustment (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight Corrosion To all Rear Components

Pass 27 May 2025 102,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Panel under battery holed and corroded

Fail 27 May 2025 102,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Panel under battery holed and corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 100,954 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 100,954 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 May 2023 98,751 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 96,503 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 96,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 92,823 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 90,603 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 90,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,873 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 88,872 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 88,482 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner cill starting to go week with corrosion

Offside wiper blades worn

all front and rear suspension corroded and bushes worn

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,252 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 86,252 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Fail 19 May 2016 85,876 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 73,545 miles

both rear outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2014 68,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 66,489 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both outer sills weak and corroded

h/brake travel high

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 24 May 2013 66,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both outer sills weak and corroded

h/brake travel high

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 May 2012 65,204 miles

both outer sills weak and corroded

h/brake travel high

n/s/f brake grabbing slightly

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 22 May 2012 65,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both outer sills weak and corroded

h/brake travel high

n/s/f brake grabbing slightly

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 10 May 2011 61,739 miles

n/s/f tyre running out

Pass 6 May 2010 58,622 miles

h/brake travel high

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 6 May 2010 58,622 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

h/brake travel high

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 2 May 2009 53,053 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,287 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 24,816 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 24,816 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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CX52 FBO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX52 FBO, 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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CX52 FBO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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