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FH52 FGP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,783 mi
Last recorded118,783 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 FGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2023 118,783 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill complete (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill complete (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 111,062 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both inner and outer sills but not excessive

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2021 102,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2021 102,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,767 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to both sills

Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 82,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerwing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,818 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 75,815 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Back edge of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front 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 21 Feb 2017 69,171 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all bushes slightly perished (2.7.4)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,349 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

front and raer suspension components , bushes showing deterioration

front and rear suspension components , corroded

front to rear chassis , showing surface corrosion

front tyres showing uneven wear.

slight traval on hand brake , brakes to be checked all round.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 64,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits leak on exhaust rear joint (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust showing corrosion

front and raer suspension components , bushes showing deterioration

front and rear suspension components , corroded

front to rear chassis , showing surface corrosion

front tyres showing uneven wear.

slight traval on hand brake , brakes to be checked all round.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,548 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 60,548 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,922 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,413 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,853 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,778 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,511 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,180 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,187 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,315 miles

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

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

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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FH52 FGP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FH52 FGP, 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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FH52 FGP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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