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FL52 OXN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,171 mi
Last recorded83,171 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 OXN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 83,171 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 83,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 82,443 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 82,427 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 81,782 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 81,782 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 81,115 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,068 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,310 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,111 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,331 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,076 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,404 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,300 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 66,433 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 65,813 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 65,175 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 64,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,043 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,679 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 61,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,838 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,625 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 22,209 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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FL52 OXN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FL52 OXN, 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 FL52 OXN registered?

FL52 OXN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is FL52 OXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 OXN shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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