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FW52 FAZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,056 mi
Last recorded88,056 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW52 FAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,056 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,732 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,452 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 63,710 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 60,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 52,469 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,553 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,522 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 31,520 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,589 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,801 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,364 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 17,040 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 14,124 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 14,124 miles

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

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

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

hand/brake travel high

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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FW52 FAZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 FW52 FAZ, 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 FW52 FAZ registered?

FW52 FAZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FW52 FAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW52 FAZ 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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