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FL52 OYA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,789 mi
Last recorded22,789 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 OYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 22,789 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 22,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 22,468 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 22,236 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 22,166 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 21,871 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 21,684 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 21,130 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 20,537 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 20,101 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 19,621 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,867 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 18,427 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,279 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 15,830 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 14,589 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,743 miles

ALL four tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,145 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,898 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 8,174 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 OYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OYA, 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 FL52 OYA registered?

FL52 OYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is FL52 OYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 OYA shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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