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FL52 YTH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,645 mi
Last recorded106,645 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 106,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2025 104,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 104,240 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 101,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 96,477 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 8 Apr 2021 91,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion on both seals, rear corners

Pass 19 Mar 2020 87,771 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,666 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer both sills rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 77,317 miles

Corrosion forming on front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,475 miles

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

corrosion forming on both inner and outer sill`s

Pass 6 Jan 2016 74,791 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,348 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 70,238 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 70,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads worn low

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 19 Dec 2011 62,944 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,243 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,460 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,874 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,683 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,535 miles

both front tyres have worn edges

Pass 26 Sep 2005 15,732 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 YTH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YTH, 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 YTH registered?

FL52 YTH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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