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FX52 NZF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,995 mi
Last recorded75,995 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,026 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,346 miles

inner sills corroding

offside rear outer sill corroding (close to excessive)

rear subframe and suspension components corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,345 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2010 61,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,119 miles

rear discs slighty rusty on edges

small chips in windscreen

underside and suspension components getting rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2008 54,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear discs slighty rusty on edges

small chips in windscreen

underside and suspension components getting rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some rust on inner face of offside front disc.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,355 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 NZF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX52 NZF registered?

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

Is FX52 NZF safe to buy?

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