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FN52 BNO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,370 mi
Last recorded72,370 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 72,370 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 72,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,721 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 66,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,457 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,626 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,895 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,861 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,269 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,410 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,532 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,149 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,595 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,548 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,280 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 19,554 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 BNO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BNO, 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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FN52 BNO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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