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MT52 FWZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,692 mi
Last recorded63,692 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 FWZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2016 63,692 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside wiper blade smearing

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake pipe has slightly corrosion

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,423 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 60,404 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,806 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,387 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,476 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,348 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 25,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,419 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 16,912 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,475 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 9,372 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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MT52 FWZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT52 FWZ, 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 MT52 FWZ registered?

MT52 FWZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is MT52 FWZ safe to buy?

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