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FX52 EFY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,024 mi
Last recorded144,024 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 EFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 144,024 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above Upper suspension arm Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 143,760 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam bulb out (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack on zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both starting to fog up (4.1.4 (b))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both lower sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near shock (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

powers steering reservoir corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 130,324 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

multi chip on screen

Fail 13 Nov 2018 130,324 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

multi chip on screen

Fail 4 Oct 2018 129,273 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 121,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 120,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 114,385 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 114,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 113,128 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 113,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking BRAKE CALIPER (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL BACK (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 112,294 miles

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

o/s/ rear sill back slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 111,450 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 110,930 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 110,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 110,061 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 109,036 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 103,415 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 103,415 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 88,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 88,189 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,182 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 EFY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EFY, 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 EFY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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