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FP52 VVB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,207 mi
Last recorded49,207 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 VVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 49,207 miles

exhaust rear box joint corroded and blowing

front brake discs inner faces quite badly rusting

near side parking brake effort low

numerous suspension components badly surface rusting

several brake components rusting

Fail 4 Aug 2021 49,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

engine management light stays on

exhaust rear box joint corroded and blowing

front brake discs inner faces quite badly rusting

near side parking brake effort low

numerous suspension components badly surface rusting

several brake components rusting

Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,186 miles

engine management light stays on

front of off side rear inner wheel arch area rusting

numerous suspension components badly surface rusting

rear exhaust box to centre joint badly rusting and blowing

Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,008 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusting

numerous suspension components rusting

rear service brakes out of balance ( near side slow )

Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,648 miles

numerous suspension components quite badly surface rusting

off side rear inner wheel arch area rusting

Fail 5 Feb 2018 48,647 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to front of near side rear inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded extensive corrosion to rear of off side sill / wheel arch area (5.2.6)

numerous suspension components quite badly surface rusting

off side rear inner wheel arch area rusting

Pass 17 Jan 2017 48,137 miles

all front and rear wishbones very rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2017 48,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low 29 percent (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all front and rear wishbones very rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,991 miles

abs light follows correct sequence for m.o.t. purposes but does come on at other times

front brake discs inner faces badly rusted

numerous front and rear suspension components rusting

rear brake pads wearing low

rear of near side sill panel area previously repaired !!

Fail 2 Jul 2015 46,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s and o/s front wheel stiff to turn and o/s rear

Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,069 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all wheels stiff to rotate

power steering pipes corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,084 miles

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

both rear sil panels corroded

both rear wheels stiff to turn

exhaust corroded

o/s front wheel stiff to turn

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,524 miles

o/s rear wheel arch corroded at bottom

Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,227 miles

o/s outer sill panel is slightly corroded at rear

Fail 7 Feb 2011 43,227 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s outer sill panel is slightly corroded at rear

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,355 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,413 miles

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEATHER DAMAGE

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,956 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 37,946 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,933 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 VVB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

FP52 VVB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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