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FL52 YTW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,274 mi
Last recorded41,274 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 YTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 41,274 miles

both front wings corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 40,464 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 40,460 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 40,147 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 39,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,561 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,288 miles

rear brake discs getting worn

Fail 7 Sep 2020 39,288 miles

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

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

near/side rear brake binding

rear brake discs getting worn

Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,605 miles

front brake pads wearing thin ..discs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,237 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,555 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,754 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,038 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,235 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,621 miles

off/side rear tyre cracking tread front brake disc corroded inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,016 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,902 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,481 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,248 miles

rear tyres badly cracking tread

Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,612 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,952 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 YTW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

FL52 YTW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is FL52 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 YTW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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