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FN52 CEO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,034 mi
Last recorded94,034 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 94,034 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 92,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres showing early signs of partial failure due to cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2011 85,552 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 79,777 miles

rear differential support bushes starting to crack

Fail 26 Aug 2010 79,777 miles

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

rear differential support bushes starting to crack

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 47,990 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,441 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 CEO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CEO, 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 CEO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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