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FG52 XPO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,638 mi
Last recorded60,638 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 XPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 60,638 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all front and rear suspension components slight corrosion in places

child safety seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

nearside and offside front brake disc inner braking surfaces corroded from outer edges

slight corrosion on power steering metal fluid pipes at steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2012 58,036 miles

all front and rear suspension components slight corrosion in places

nearside and offside front brake disc inner braking surfaces corroded from outer edges

slight corrosion on power steering metal fluid pipes at steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2012 58,036 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all front and rear suspension components slight corrosion in places

nearside and offside front brake disc inner braking surfaces corroded from outer edges

slight corrosion on power steering metal fluid pipes at steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,128 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,498 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,667 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 15,999 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 15,721 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 XPO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

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

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