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FG52 LDC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,656 mi
Last recorded137,656 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 LDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 137,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

clutch release bearing noisy

drive belts fraying

Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,239 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 11 Apr 2018 130,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 121,464 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 115,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,000 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 108,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 96,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/r slight brake bind

Fail 25 Apr 2013 87,895 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,895 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 81,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,362 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 77,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s wiper will need renewing soon

Pass 3 Sep 2009 77,114 miles

n/s wiper will need renewing soon

Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,176 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 74,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 70,008 miles

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

Oil leak

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2005 63,356 miles

wet day

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 LDC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

FG52 LDC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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