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FH52 OZX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,894 mi
Last recorded94,894 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 OZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2019 94,894 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Both front inner wheel arch chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Mirror unit temporarily repaired and mirror cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2017 83,223 miles

offside front mirror damadged

Fail 3 Jul 2017 83,223 miles

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

offside front mirror damadged

Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,416 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 76,200 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 71,289 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,145 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 65,145 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,492 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,933 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 48,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,815 miles

front pads worn

slight corrosion o/s/r sill

Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,103 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 337,548 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,496 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 25,151 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 OZX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OZX, 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 FH52 OZX registered?

FH52 OZX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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