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FH52 KXX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,671 mi
Last recorded51,671 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 KXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 51,671 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 51,348 miles

Offside Lower front wing to door sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2021 51,034 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 50,738 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 49,538 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 49,538 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,208 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 47,208 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,696 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,275 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 34,907 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 32,630 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 30,773 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,095 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,146 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,985 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,405 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 16,737 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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FH52 KXX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FH52 KXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH52 KXX registered?

FH52 KXX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is FH52 KXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 KXX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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