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FN52 BJZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,767 mi
Last recorded88,767 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,767 miles

drivers outer rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 5 May 2021 88,537 miles

General corrosion to under vehicle

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 87,991 miles

Front Inner (both disc backing cover corrosion)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner corrosion to real lower sill corner

general corrosion to exhaust system

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 May 2019 86,661 miles

Front Inner both disc cover corrosion

Front general corrosion to front components

Offside Rear corrosion to real lower sill corner

Rear general corrosion to rear components

Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,889 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 83,024 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured hole in outer sill (5.2.6)

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Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges and slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre and rear exhaust pipes corroding slightly

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 21 Mar 2016 80,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges and slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre and rear exhaust pipes corroding slightly

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,867 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,523 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,611 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 71,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,970 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 66,173 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,173 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,511 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,870 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 50,793 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,305 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,166 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,402 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 36,554 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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FN52 BJZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FN52 BJZ, 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 FN52 BJZ registered?

FN52 BJZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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