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FP52 FHB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,497 mi
Last recorded108,497 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 FHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 108,497 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 108,489 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / floor / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / floor / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre obviously under inflated nearside front & rear (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 106,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 106,830 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 104,930 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS HAVE SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN COPPER GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

WHOLE UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS VERY SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Fail 19 Jun 2018 104,930 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken NSF BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS HAVE SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN COPPER GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

WHOLE UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS VERY SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Pass 22 Apr 2017 102,395 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 102,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 96,446 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 96,446 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

internally adjusted headlamps and rechecked

under shields fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,266 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,663 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,907 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 72,907 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,017 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 70,015 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,769 miles

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

rear brake discs inner faces worn & pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,352 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,826 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,356 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,451 miles

both front discs are slightly pitted on inner edges.

centre exhuast pipe blowing slightly were repair has been made.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,828 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 21,819 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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FP52 FHB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FP52 FHB, 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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What year was FP52 FHB registered?

FP52 FHB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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