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FE52 XNL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,877 mi
Last recorded76,877 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 XNL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,877 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 76,702 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,520 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 68,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

eml on

Pass 7 Dec 2016 65,484 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,750 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

Fail 16 Sep 2015 62,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,741 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 59,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,937 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 53,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,102 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,621 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 46,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

o/sr brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,867 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,973 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 26,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 20,289 miles

universal alloys fitted to vehicle

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 XNL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

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

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