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FX52 EGJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,051 mi
Last recorded139,051 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 EGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 139,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 136,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 127,453 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 116,692 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 102,284 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears have small cuts,light deterioration and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 92,417 miles

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

both rear springs corroded

front and rear discs corroded pads low

general corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2019 83,841 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,867 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,165 miles

Body has slight corrosion all body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 76,165 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion all body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,893 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 75,892 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,608 miles

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

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

both rear section of sill/rear wing rusting

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,482 miles

windscreen chipped.corrosion on both outer sills and under-body components corroding.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,216 miles

n/s sill corroding at rear

o/s sill corroding at rear

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,098 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 68,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,261 miles

Both front tyres weariong on edges.N/S tyre worn on edges.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,953 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,226 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 37,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,737 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 EGJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 FX52 EGJ, 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 FX52 EGJ registered?

FX52 EGJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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