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FX52 SNF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,491 mi
Last recorded83,491 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 SNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 83,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 82,015 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 74,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 69,714 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 69,714 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,797 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,433 miles

Both front and rear sub-frames corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre edges worn, tyre is also perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at both ends of the pipe (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 54,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front and rear sub-frames corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre edges worn, tyre is also perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at both ends of the pipe (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,950 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to inner/outer sill/ suspension

Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,936 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,143 miles

light corrosion to various place and suspension

pads look low cannot see fully

Pass 12 May 2012 34,037 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 28,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to suspesion & underside

Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,386 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general corrosion to suspension & underside

Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,955 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,038 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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 SNF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

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

Is FX52 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 SNF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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