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FP52 VVS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,310 mi
Last recorded72,310 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,310 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 70,646 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,029 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 68,247 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,503 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,703 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 65,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,035 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 65,035 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,587 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,731 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,104 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 60,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,168 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,726 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,631 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,690 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,792 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 21,957 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 VVS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

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

Is FP52 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 VVS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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