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FN52 YEY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,683 mi
Last recorded54,683 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 YEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2017 54,683 miles

Ball joint has excessive play NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEG (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEG (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED WITH IN 30CM OF SEATBELT MOUNTNG POINT (6.1.B.2)

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

Braking system leaking NEARSIDE REAR CALIPER LEAKING (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE FRONT (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OFFSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid FRONT (8.2.3)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,109 miles

Centre Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable corrosion to steering rack hydraulic pipes (2.2.C.1d)

all brakes need a service as vehicle has been stood a long time

Fail 14 Jul 2016 50,108 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable corrosion to steering rack hydraulic pipes (2.2.C.1d)

all brakes need a service as vehicle has been stood a long time

Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,846 miles

front bumper insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,313 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 40,313 miles

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

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

both front tyres have slightly cracked sidewalls

Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,426 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f tye has cuts in sidewall not exsposing ply cords

Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,878 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs worn advise vehicle structure corroded advise some damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,530 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 28,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,228 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 18,027 miles

wipers poor

Pass 6 Nov 2006 10,681 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 YEY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YEY, 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 YEY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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