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SO52 FTX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,207 mi
Last recorded68,207 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 FTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,207 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,571 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 65,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,293 miles

Front discs are starting to corrode.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,004 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 51,923 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 43,231 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 33,658 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 24,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 14,740 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 9,747 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 FTX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SO52 FTX, 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 SO52 FTX registered?

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

Is SO52 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 FTX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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