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FP52 YOO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,992 mi
Last recorded93,992 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,992 miles

N/S hand brake reading a bit low

Both sills corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sill to floor corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 92,123 miles

Both sills corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill to floor corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 92,121 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both sills corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill to floor corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,969 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,332 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 81,332 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,006 miles

Advise genral corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2018 71,004 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joining (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise genral corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 1 Nov 2017 68,264 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,475 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,792 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 62,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,067 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 56,920 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 56,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,830 miles

Near side rear end of body sill corroded

Off side rear end body sill corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,035 miles

advised rear discs slight corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2010 44,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advised osf brake discs been overheated

advised rear brake pads worn

advised rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,483 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,999 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,411 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 22,624 miles

advised nsf tyre tread cracked in tread

advised slight cracking in tread osf

Pass 11 Nov 2005 16,961 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 YOO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOO, 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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FP52 YOO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2002.

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