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FN52 DGE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,673 mi
Last recorded57,673 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 57,673 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 57,673 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 57,270 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,369 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 53,100 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 53,087 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 50,015 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 49,998 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 49,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,115 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,961 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,062 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,444 miles

nearside and offside outer sill rusty but not holed

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,774 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,629 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,911 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,777 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,628 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,628 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,360 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,491 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 10,406 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 DGE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 DGE, 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 DGE registered?

FN52 DGE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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