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FL52 OXS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,505 mi
Last recorded96,505 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 OXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 96,505 miles

underside chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 94,945 miles

Advise underside of car corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,081 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 94,080 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

all four tyres soft need blown up

Pass 22 Jul 2020 91,595 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 91,594 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.035 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 88,274 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,802 miles

o/s/ sill corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,839 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 79,384 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,157 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,078 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,240 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 43,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pads worn

Pass 8 Feb 2007 35,938 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads aprox half worn

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Jan 2006 28,041 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm 195/50 15

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 OXS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 FL52 OXS, 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 OXS registered?

FL52 OXS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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