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FL52 OXT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,473 mi
Last recorded37,473 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 OXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2025 37,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 37,241 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 37,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 36,816 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 36,816 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 35,755 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 35,277 miles

slight pitting on all brake discs.

Fail 7 Sep 2019 35,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

slight pitting on all brake discs.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,882 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,736 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,867 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,647 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,162 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,850 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,988 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,365 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,895 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,886 miles

All tyres heavly cracked

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Wipers split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,730 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 9,877 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 6,759 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 5,601 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OXT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OXT, 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 OXT registered?

FL52 OXT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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