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FX52 NZD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,495 mi
Last recorded131,495 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 NZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,495 miles

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 123,899 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all of the underside of vehicle N/S corrosion. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all of the underside of the vehicle corrosion o/s. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,428 miles

GENERALL VEHICLE CORROSION

Fail 3 Mar 2017 118,428 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

GENERALL VEHICLE CORROSION

Pass 24 Mar 2016 114,954 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,958 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 105,022 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 100,238 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 100,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 94,862 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 94,862 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 87,484 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 87,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 80,932 miles

All tyres showing signs of age cracks

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Rear silencer box mounting badly corroded (not separate item from silencer box)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 80,932 miles

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

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

All tyres showing signs of age cracks

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Offside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Rear silencer box mounting badly corroded (not separate item from silencer box)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,222 miles

Sills may require some attention before next MOT

Very slight misting of oil from both rear shock absorbers

Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,222 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Band of rust on inner surface of both front discs

Both rear brakes binding very slightly

Sills may require some attention before next MOT

Very slight misting of oil from both rear shock absorbers

Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,720 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2006 48,462 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Aug 2005 36,533 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 NZD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NZD, 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 NZD registered?

FX52 NZD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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