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SM52 FYK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,287 mi
Last recorded41,287 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 FYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 41,287 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 41,230 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 40,246 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 39,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in a protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underside covered in a protective coating

Pass 10 Sep 2022 39,046 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,580 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 37,606 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 36,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,476 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 34,214 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,195 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 32,194 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,987 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 31,987 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,876 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE NAIL IN EDGE OF TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE, OUTER SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHED.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,697 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,187 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,301 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,701 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,031 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,229 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 25,488 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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SM52 FYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SM52 FYK, 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 SM52 FYK registered?

SM52 FYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is SM52 FYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 FYK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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