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FN52 KJE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,855 mi
Last recorded26,855 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 26,855 miles

All suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror loose and slightly deteriorated ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 26,853 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 26,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,849 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,834 miles

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

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

undertarys fitted o/s/f tyre starting to perish both rear tyres heavily perished recommend change

Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,702 miles

N/s/r tyre perished and cracking and worn close to legal limit.

O/s/r tyre perished and cracking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 26,702 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/s/r tyre perished and cracking and worn close to legal limit.

O/s/r tyre perished and cracking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 26,525 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,359 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering rack damp

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,103 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,833 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 20 Aug 2010 25,833 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear brake binding slightly

near side rear tyre perrished

rear brake ballance 25%

Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,089 miles

off side frotn tyre is cracking.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

near side front tyre worn on inneredge

Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,347 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,778 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 KJE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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