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FG52 XPP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,355 mi
Last recorded84,355 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 XPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 84,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 79,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both nsf and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both nsr and osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers on sills

driver side and passenger side wing panel wheel arch edges corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2023 75,464 miles

front offside and nearside wing panel wheel arch edges corroding but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Pass 6 Apr 2022 69,139 miles

front offside and nearside wing wheel arch panels corroding slightly but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Fail 4 Apr 2022 69,135 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of the inner and outer bodysill structure excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of the inner and outer bodysill structure excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres perishing and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front offside and nearside wing wheel arch panels corroding slightly but no holes or sharp exposed edges present

Pass 24 Mar 2021 64,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heavy surface corrosion to several suspension components, but not considered excessive.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 61,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Heavy surface corrosion to several suspension components, but not considered excessive.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,476 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

offside rear inner sill/floor pan heavily corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,433 miles

Rear of both inner sills/floor pan corroded

Suspension arms /suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,461 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 45,759 miles

Front of both outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill & front of rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front rear of front wing heavily corroded/loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill, sill edge & front of rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

UNEVEN application of rear brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,561 miles

Front & rear of offside outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion rear of offside sill

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2014 40,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion rear of offside sill

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,199 miles

Offside rear brake pipe greased up

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,082 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,763 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,643 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 30,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 30,635 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,703 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,316 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,693 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 25,209 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 XPP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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