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FP52 UXD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,789 mi
Last recorded127,789 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 UXD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 127,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed underneath

Fail 11 May 2026 127,771 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blowing from joint at centre (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed underneath

Pass 23 Apr 2025 122,074 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 116,221 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 112,885 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 111,280 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 110,751 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 110,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2017 110,420 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on top (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,226 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 95,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 95,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust system showing signs of age related deterioration

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 May 2014 92,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 92,143 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 86,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in both rear drop links

Fail 8 May 2013 86,048 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in both rear drop links

Pass 16 May 2012 79,073 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 76,948 miles

underbody and sills corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 72,069 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 72,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,874 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,417 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 51,417 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,022 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 UXD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UXD, 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 UXD registered?

FP52 UXD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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