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FE52 JZO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,859 mi
Last recorded138,859 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 JZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 138,859 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 136,809 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 136,807 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and nearside rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and nearside rear upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 131,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 127,062 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 127,060 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NS + OS inner wheel arch's chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 121,521 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All rusty/pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 121,520 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All rusty/pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,415 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 104,658 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 104,658 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2013 96,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,452 miles

n/s and o/s outer sill panels very rusty

n/s front side light dim

Fail 24 Oct 2012 87,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s outer sill panels very rusty

n/s front side light dim

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,602 miles

advanced corrosion on osr outer sill

nsr and osr brake discs showing corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2011 80,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advanced corrosion on osr outer sill

nsr and osr brake discs showing corrosion

nsr tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,667 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,958 miles

n/s wiper slighly smearing

Fail 4 Nov 2008 53,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper slighly smearing

Fail 2 Nov 2007 49,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,224 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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FE52 JZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FE52 JZO, 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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FE52 JZO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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