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CX52 FCD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,966 mi
Last recorded86,966 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 FCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2023 86,966 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,592 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 82,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 73,347 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 71,885 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,505 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Sill slightly corroded under wing

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

Underside and components slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2019 64,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Sill slightly corroded under wing

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

Underside and components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,680 miles

Off side front wing corroded at bottom adjacent to sill

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,121 miles

Vehicle underbody and components corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 61,120 miles

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

Vehicle underbody and components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,955 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 58,939 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Near side sill corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,939 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,475 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,606 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,100 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,100 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,685 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 47,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,617 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,955 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,431 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,261 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 21,077 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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CX52 FCD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FCD, 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 CX52 FCD registered?

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

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