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FY52 ZGG

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,620 mi
Last recorded95,620 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 ZGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 95,620 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 95,331 miles

underside components surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2024 95,193 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 95,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,595 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,509 miles

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch showing slight rust forming

Fail 10 Mar 2020 91,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch showing slight rust forming

Pass 4 Feb 2019 88,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 88,870 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,643 miles

windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of road

Fail 29 Jan 2018 86,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of road

Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,307 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,423 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 77,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,065 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,687 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 65,068 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,054 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,395 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,786 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,296 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,662 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,899 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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FY52 ZGG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FY52 ZGG, 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 FY52 ZGG registered?

FY52 ZGG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is FY52 ZGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 ZGG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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