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FE52 XNG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,038 mi
Last recorded84,038 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 XNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,038 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn to inner edge

under body/outer sill corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2016 84,038 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn to inner edge

under body/outer sill corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,340 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 72,339 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,045 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,963 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 49,944 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

near side front tyre sidewall aged cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,111 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre side wall slight wear

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,440 miles

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

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

chip in front screen

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,781 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,368 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 34,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,323 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,123 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,620 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 XNG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XNG, 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 XNG registered?

FE52 XNG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is FE52 XNG safe to buy?

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