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FL52 XLN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,136 mi
Last recorded113,136 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,136 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing heavily corroded lower edge not within prescribed area

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 107,155 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 103,907 miles

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 102,913 miles

Nearside Inner sill starting to corrode

Offside Inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 89,282 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusted

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

both rear tyre side walls perished

general surface rust under body

Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,538 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 85,522 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 79,779 miles

CRACKS IN WALL TO TREAD AREA N/S/REAR TYRE

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,779 miles

CRACKS IN WALL TO TREAD AREA N/S/REAR TYRE

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 71,106 miles

O/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED

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

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

REAR BRAKE INBALANCE 28 PERCENT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,516 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 53,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 53,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 45,131 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,502 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 26,613 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 XLN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XLN, 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 XLN registered?

FL52 XLN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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