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FN52 CGV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,356 mi
Last recorded82,356 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 CGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 82,356 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 82,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 68,906 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 55,882 miles

parking brake just meets minimum requirements

Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,121 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,308 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer near antiroll bar mounts both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 51,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,615 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 50,495 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 50,495 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,842 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,830 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,716 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 39,347 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,347 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,354 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,243 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,991 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,503 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,934 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 16,423 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 CGV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CGV, 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 CGV registered?

FN52 CGV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is FN52 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 CGV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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