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FV52 KPX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,370 mi
Last recorded104,370 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 KPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 104,370 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded not affecting steering or suspension

Pass 9 Sep 2024 103,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 101,375 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 99,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,408 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 95,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,267 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 93,267 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,466 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,283 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 85,955 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2016 85,955 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,075 miles

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

both front tyres perished

o/s/f brake appears slighty binding when spun by hand

Fail 25 Aug 2015 84,075 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

o/s/f brake appears slighty binding when spun by hand

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,506 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,542 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,305 miles

thorn in o/s/r tyre inner shoulder

Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,010 miles

front pads worn close to limits x o/s brake binding

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,064 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 63,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 50,588 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,176 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,599 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 KPX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FV52 KPX, 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 KPX registered?

FV52 KPX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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The MOT history for FV52 KPX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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