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FD52 ZYL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,375 mi
Last recorded52,375 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 ZYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 52,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 51,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 50,722 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 48,596 miles

under chassis corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2022 46,450 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Under Chassis Corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2020 43,428 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 43,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - 3mm and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

both front tyres 3mm

both rear tyres 2mm

front tyres low on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 34,395 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,744 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,994 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,843 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,722 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 29,276 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 29,276 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 26,815 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,815 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 23,308 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,866 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 12,252 miles

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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FD52 ZYL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZYL, 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 FD52 ZYL registered?

FD52 ZYL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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