MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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)
osf anti roll bar link rod rubber bushes deteriated
osf lower strutt bush deteriated and has slight movement
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
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)
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front & Rear lower suspension arms coroding
general underbody surface corosion inc osr outersill
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
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)
front and rear brake pads low and brake discs badly corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front and rear brake pads low and brake discs badly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O.S.R/N.S.R brake disc corroded.
Rear brake pads worn.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FG52 XPN safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG52 XPN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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