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FG52 XPN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,382 mi
Last recorded137,382 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 XPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 137,382 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 137,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 137,000 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 12,638 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 12,638 miles

Central Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 118,979 miles

osf anti roll bar link rod rubber bushes deteriated

osf lower strutt bush deteriated and has slight movement

Fail 22 Apr 2016 118,979 miles

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

osf anti roll bar link rod rubber bushes deteriated

osf lower strutt bush deteriated and has slight movement

Pass 5 May 2015 110,052 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Apr 2014 103,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust centre to rear section corroded

front brae discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2013 97,462 miles

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

front & Rear lower suspension arms coroding

general underbody surface corosion inc osr outersill

Fail 22 Apr 2013 97,462 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front & Rear lower suspension arms coroding

general underbody surface corosion inc osr outersill

Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,175 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

General rusting of under body

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,229 miles

front and rear brake pads low and brake discs badly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2011 89,229 miles

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

front and rear brake pads low and brake discs badly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2010 83,702 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 76,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 69,737 miles

O.S.R/N.S.R brake disc corroded.

Rear brake pads worn.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XPN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

FG52 XPN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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