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FL52 PZW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,737 mi
Last recorded79,737 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 PZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 79,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 holes, 1 in wheel arch other under battery. Both marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Underneath marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion appearing underneath

Front wings corrorded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,964 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r inner arch's corroded

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,307 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

advise underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 64,342 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 58,495 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 54,941 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,604 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 49,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2014 49,511 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2013 47,342 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,521 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,174 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 38,130 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,062 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,754 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,323 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,591 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 PZW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

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

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