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FV52 FSY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,695 mi
Last recorded137,695 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 FSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 137,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Wing corroding

Underneath vehicle corroding

Fail 2 Jul 2018 137,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded

underneath vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2017 132,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Wing starting to corrode

Fail 22 May 2017 132,176 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 128,719 miles

Both front disk guards corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 125,602 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside rear Tyre worn/perished 3709

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear Tyre worn/perished 3709

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

Vehical showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 125,602 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside rear Tyre worn/perished 3709

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear Tyre worn/perished 3709

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

Vehical showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 122,087 miles

All chassis areas are corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all suspension arms are corroded

exhaust system corroded

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 1 May 2014 122,087 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All chassis areas are corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all suspension arms are corroded

exhaust system corroded

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 2 May 2013 117,987 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 117,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 116,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 116,709 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 113,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 113,120 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 109,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 104,295 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 95,815 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 95,815 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 86,861 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 86,860 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 71,269 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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FV52 FSY 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 59.1%.

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 FV52 FSY, 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 FV52 FSY registered?

FV52 FSY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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