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FV52 KPZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,059 mi
Last recorded138,059 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 KPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 138,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 138,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 128,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 128,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 117,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 117,375 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to caliper leaks (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from handbrake mechanism area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from piston rubber seal area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 109,510 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 108,188 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,919 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,815 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,410 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 106,410 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,080 miles

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

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/R & O/S/R OUTER SILLS BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON SOME PARTS OF FLOORING BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,778 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 104,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

heat sheild casing around exhaust box corrored (cat)

nearside front brakes slightly binding

offside front brakes slightly binding

several areas of corrosion on underside

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,214 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 92,306 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 80,688 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 66,812 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,763 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 25,717 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worped

Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,990 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 10,968 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 KPZ 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 83.3%.

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 KPZ, 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 KPZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV52 KPZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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