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FX52 EFH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,375 mi
Last recorded117,375 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 EFH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 117,375 miles

front chassis rail and rear suspension parts rusty

o/s/r tyre low slight play o/s/f link

Fail 19 Aug 2016 117,375 miles

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

front chassis rail and rear suspension parts rusty

o/s/r tyre low slight play o/s/f link

Pass 6 Jan 2015 113,040 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 112,587 miles

rear subframe and suspension components are corroded front and rear of vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2014 112,587 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 107,311 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 107,299 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre inner treads wear

Pass 11 Jul 2012 97,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,406 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front brake disc back plate corroded

offside front brake disc back plate corroded

offside rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2011 92,405 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front brake disc back plate corroded

offside front brake disc back plate corroded

offside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2009 85,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 73,204 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 73,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 57,310 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nsr brake disc corroded

nsr tyre worn

Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,422 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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FX52 EFH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX52 EFH, 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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FX52 EFH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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