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FX52 UJZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,915 mi
Last recorded87,915 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 UJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,915 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 87,914 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 86,893 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear parking brake just met minimum requirement may need further adjustment

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 86,161 miles

Nearside parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,473 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 81,473 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,358 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,373 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 74,373 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 70,849 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 70,845 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,127 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s /r sill

Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,735 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,766 miles

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 2 Oct 2007 18,915 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,568 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 11,677 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 UJZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UJZ, 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 UJZ registered?

FX52 UJZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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