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FB52 AZU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,413 mi
Last recorded70,413 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 AZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,413 miles

All suspension components have general corrosion

All welding repairs covered with underseal

Fail 26 Mar 2019 70,413 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components have general corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2018 69,418 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,087 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 29 Mar 2017 67,068 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,350 miles

BRAKES 1 -fluctuation off side front

BRAKES 2-front discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

BRAKES 3-little reserve travel on parking brake

coil springs corroded at rear

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,670 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,296 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,237 miles

brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Fail 13 Jul 2011 45,237 miles

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

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

brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,375 miles

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,236 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 34,862 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 34,862 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 31,175 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 31,175 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,122 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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FB52 AZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FB52 AZU, 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 FB52 AZU registered?

FB52 AZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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