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SO52 FPV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,694 mi
Last recorded119,694 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 FPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 119,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 112,301 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 112,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all underbody coated in under seal

Pass 16 Apr 2014 111,614 miles

Just met emissions test requirements

Offside front brake disc sheild corroded / mostly missing

Offside steering rack track rod slightly bent

Fail 14 Apr 2014 111,611 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Just met emissions test requirements

Offside front brake disc sheild corroded / mostly missing

Offside steering rack track rod slightly bent

Pass 8 Apr 2013 107,025 miles

Both outer bodysills corroding under paint

Offside steering track rod is slightly bent

Underseal entire underside of vehicle covering corroded parts

Pass 28 Apr 2012 101,221 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 100,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 99,506 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 87,292 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,380 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 72,327 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,242 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 31,882 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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SO52 FPV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SO52 FPV, 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 SO52 FPV registered?

SO52 FPV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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