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FG52 JNZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,754 mi
Last recorded123,754 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 JNZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 123,754 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 123,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 123,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 123,192 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Antiroll bar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 121,532 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 119,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer wheel arch starting to rust.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 116,567 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 109,545 miles

Rear surface corrosion on sill

Fail 27 Jul 2016 109,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear surface corrosion on sill

Fail 12 Aug 2015 102,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear outer sills heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 102,495 miles

both rear outer sills heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,268 miles

surface corrsion on rear of sill

Fail 4 Aug 2014 93,268 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,612 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 84,612 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 73,526 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,621 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,530 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,956 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise front wipers split

advise rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,215 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 37,722 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 28,921 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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FG52 JNZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FG52 JNZ, 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 FG52 JNZ registered?

FG52 JNZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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