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FG52 YJA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

18,830 mi
Last recorded18,830 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 YJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 18,830 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 18,828 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 18,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper &lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper& lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 17,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 17,433 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 17,423 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2018 17,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2014 17,159 miles

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

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 9 May 2014 17,156 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 22 Oct 2012 16,555 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,260 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,226 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 13,314 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,897 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 11,897 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 10,324 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 10,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 9,191 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 7,867 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 YJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJA, 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 YJA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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