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FN52 CFA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,487 mi
Last recorded64,487 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 CFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 64,487 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 63,293 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front corrosion to sill

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2024 61,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear underside has corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2023 60,766 miles

Front lower wings have corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear underside has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2022 59,608 miles

Front of both rear arches rusting

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 59,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by anit roll bar fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front of both rear arches rusting

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/inner wing by antiroll bar fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 58,517 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 57,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 54,924 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,562 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,575 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,987 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,748 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,115 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,983 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,545 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 8,085 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,355 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 6,722 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 5,955 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 4,494 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 CFA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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