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FP52 UXN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,873 mi
Last recorded102,873 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 UXN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2021 102,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside & nearside front wing panels lower corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 97,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear , offside front , nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear boot floor area corroded

Offside Front wing and surrounding area corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front , nearside rear , offside rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 91,607 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,343 miles

Central Front oil leak

Nearside Front & o/side back of wing

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 85,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low & o/side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner & outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front oil leak

Nearside Front & o/side back of wing

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 77,229 miles

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Fail 20 May 2017 76,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle high 44% O/S slow (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded junction to flex-axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 71,465 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 May 2016 71,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front suspension arms corroded

front chassis corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,248 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,234 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall spliting

Pass 7 Jan 2012 52,727 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,606 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,261 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,416 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2008 35,411 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,125 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,353 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,426 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 20,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 20,922 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 UXN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UXN, 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 UXN registered?

FP52 UXN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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