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FN52 CGO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,286 mi
Last recorded58,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 58,286 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 58,274 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 54,406 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 43,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 36,759 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 31,145 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 28,830 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,769 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 16,757 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 16,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 15,446 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 14,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 13,198 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS STARTING TO RUST , FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES, OS FRONG ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY IN JOINT

Pass 22 Mar 2014 13,044 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS STARTING TO RUST

Pass 29 Mar 2013 12,885 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,647 miles

LIGHT RUSTING TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,201 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS STARTING TO RUST

Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,990 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 9,802 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 CGO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CGO, 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 CGO registered?

FN52 CGO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is FN52 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 CGO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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