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FN52 VRJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,838 mi
Last recorded117,838 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 VRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,838 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 117,828 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 101,215 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer joint

Fail 30 Jun 2018 101,215 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer joint

Pass 15 Jul 2017 94,477 miles

all vehicle under body suspension bushes slightly cracking

all vehicle underbody suspension parts slightly corroded

coil spring corroded n/s o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

long travel handbrake

Fail 17 Jun 2017 94,474 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside front chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

All suspension bushes becoming worn and perished

General corrosion to suspension components and underbody

Handbrake travel long

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section seam (7.1.2)

Rear coil springs corroded

misting of oil around rear of engine

Fail 22 Jun 2016 88,401 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section seam (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Long travel on handbrake

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% (3.5.1g)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear discs heavily corroded

misting of oil around rear of engine

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,546 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

General underbody corrosion (slight)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2015 82,540 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front/centre section slightly corroded

n/s o/s outer sills slightly corroded

vehicle underbody/suspension slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 70,642 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 70,642 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,438 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 70,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,280 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 61,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,897 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,206 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,915 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 VRJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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