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FE52 SYF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,331 mi
Last recorded80,331 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 SYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 80,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four wheel (3.5.1i)

front bonnet slightly damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2016 79,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside/nearside (6.1.B.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded offside/nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 71,677 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded near the steering rack (2.3.2)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,626 miles

both front brake discs backing plates corroded

top corrosion to all underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2014 67,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brake discs backing plates corroded

top corrosion to all underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,694 miles

Paint the car underside with corrosion resistant paint to prevent corrosion of underside.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 63,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Paint the car underside with corrosion resistant paint to prevent corrosion of underside.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,206 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,203 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs pitted

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 15 Dec 2010 46,345 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs pitted

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 42,355 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,453 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,128 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 34,099 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 SYF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

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

Is FE52 SYF safe to buy?

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