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FE52 LOD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 89,278 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 85,747 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 83,289 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 83,284 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 80,308 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,308 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,415 miles

interior mirror glass broken.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,787 miles

osf tyre cracking/pressure low,nsr tyre close limit/nail,osr tyre close limit/cracking/nail

slight pitting nsf brake disc

Fail 17 Jul 2009 67,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre cracking/pressure low,nsr tyre close limit/nail,osr tyre close limit/cracking/nail

slight pitting nsf brake disc

Fail 19 Mar 2008 56,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f washa jet slightly blocked, o/s/f side light dull, rear view mirror cracked, all pads wearing low, rear tyres wearing low, o/s/f tyre starting to perish, nail in n/s/f tyre, handbrake slightly high

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,812 miles

o/s/f washa jet slightly blocked, o/s/f side light dull, rear view mirror cracked, all pads wearing low, rear tyres wearing low, o/s/f tyre starting to perish, nail in n/s/f tyre, handbrake slightly high

Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,375 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,806 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 LOD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LOD, 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 FE52 LOD registered?

FE52 LOD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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