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FN52 BPF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,230 mi
Last recorded76,230 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 76,230 miles

Front stone chip in windscreen

Front suspension components corroding

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

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroding

both inner sills and rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,772 miles

suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2020 67,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 56,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 50,381 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,105 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs rusted up

Fail 7 Jul 2016 45,105 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake disks corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre is cracking on shoulder.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 42,044 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre is cracking on shoulder.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 38,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,823 miles

SILLS CORRODING

Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,026 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,549 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,834 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,010 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,047 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,037 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 8,002 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 6,328 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 BPF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BPF, 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 BPF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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