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FN52 UGU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,134 mi
Last recorded103,134 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 UGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 103,134 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda toohigh (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking breake sticking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle passes finger andtumb test and corrosion tool test however it all looks very corroded . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 103,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 101,501 miles

Nearside Rear wing slightly corroded.

Offside Front wing slightly corroded.

Offside Rear wing slightly corroded.

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 96,069 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,879 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 90,422 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 80,940 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,770 miles

Nearside Front brake drag

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 76,101 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,569 miles

front to rear brake and fuel pipes sprayed with copper grease making proper inspection impossible

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,079 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 20 Feb 2013 69,284 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,644 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,432 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 63,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 59,961 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 59,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear no.plate deteriorating

o/s/f tyre soft

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,243 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,126 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,380 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamp aims on upper limit †o/s/f tyre underinflated †front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,243 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 UGU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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