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FE52 SFX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,039 mi
Last recorded79,039 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 SFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 79,039 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2019 70,444 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,614 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 67,569 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 64,889 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Feb 2017 64,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,808 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

light corrosion on underside of both front chassis rails

offside front tyre wearing bald on both edges

tread cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2014 61,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion on both outer sills in front of rear wheels, outer skin split advise repair

front brake discs corroded on inner face

light corrosion offside front inner arch within 30cm of suspension component

light corrosion on nearside front inner arch, within 30cm of suspension component

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,832 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 55,832 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,706 miles

engine mangment lamp displayed

front and rear brake discs light corrosion inner surfaces

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,361 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,862 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,468 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,681 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 25,264 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 SFX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE52 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

FE52 SFX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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