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FE52 LXC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,473 mi
Last recorded93,473 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 LXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 93,473 miles

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

Front Undertray fitted.

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 93,472 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Undertray fitted.

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 92,529 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,925 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative.

under vehicle body and suspension components very rusty.

Fail 10 Jun 2024 89,925 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Electrical wiring insecure o/s/r earth strap broke off. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge. 205/45/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle body and suspension components very rusty.

Pass 10 Feb 2023 88,249 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,280 miles

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

exhaust back box bracket is corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,830 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,963 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 81,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,049 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,365 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,633 miles

parts of exhaust system rusting

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Fail 17 Sep 2010 67,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake fluid a bit low

parts of exhaust system rusting

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,703 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 60,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 53,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bit of play in steering rack

parts of exhaust system rusting

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,683 miles

bit of play in steering rack

parts of exhaust system rusting

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,287 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 47,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,796 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 39,796 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 24,333 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 LXC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

FE52 LXC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FE52 LXC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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