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FN52 VXG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,848 mi
Last recorded29,848 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 VXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 29,848 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 29,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 29,429 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 28,981 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 28,981 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 28,295 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,735 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 25,132 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 24,700 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 24,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 20,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,746 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,992 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,120 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,469 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,385 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,090 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 9,405 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 VXG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN52 VXG registered?

FN52 VXG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is FN52 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 VXG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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