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FG52 XOO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,676 mi
Last recorded129,676 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 XOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2018 129,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery light on - aux belt snapped

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

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

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 122,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 118,518 miles

All suspension components have corrosion

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 114,417 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 110,261 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 110,243 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 103,518 miles

all suspension componants rusted

underside rusting

Fail 29 Oct 2013 103,518 miles

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

all suspension componants rusted

underside rusting

Pass 1 Nov 2012 95,333 miles

surface rust to underside componants

Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,952 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 85,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 22 Oct 2010 76,201 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 68,754 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,843 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,560 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,419 miles

rear number plate starting to distort

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 XOO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOO, 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 XOO registered?

FG52 XOO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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