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FX52 UKK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,536 mi
Last recorded101,536 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2017 101,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

chassis and underside of vehicle corroding

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroding

steering /suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 100,305 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 100,305 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded also disc shields corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,388 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 79,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2013 79,928 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake pads and dics

Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,501 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 59,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,675 miles

advise rear pads low

Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,227 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 39,853 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,763 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 28,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 21,667 miles

nail in tyre

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 UKK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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