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FD52 OVT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,714 mi
Last recorded100,714 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 OVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 100,714 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 100,403 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlights cloudy

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 98,034 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,200 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 97,020 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 96,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 94,095 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 94,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 87,205 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 79,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,769 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,027 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,081 miles

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

offside rear tyre perished and cracked but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 2 Dec 2014 71,081 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

offside rear tyre perished and cracked but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 28 Nov 2013 66,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,264 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,970 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,178 miles

offside front inner tyre side wall is deteriorated (cracking)

the nearside front anti roll bar has damage (cut with hacksaw when anti-roll bar link nut being removed)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 49,487 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,770 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,945 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 30,855 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 30,855 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,900 miles

Rear brake discs are rusty at edges.

Rear of exhaust rusty.

Rear tyres are worn close to wear bars.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 17,476 miles

Front and rear suspension arms and subframe areas have slight surface corrosion

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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FD52 OVT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FD52 OVT, 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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FD52 OVT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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