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2002 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration FN52FBG
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 94,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/inner wing excessively corroded within 30cms of front suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front bumper damaged & offside end fixings insecure
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside headlamp top mounting bracket damaged but unit not insecure & aim within tolerance
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,508 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
14 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,657 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019 4 Jun 202623 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks requires attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AUX belt age cracked
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks requires attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks requires attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- suspension rubbers deteriorated
- suspension & steering components heavily corroded
- exhaust corroded
- excessive corrosion to both front wings (bolt on)
- corrosion to inner wheel arches, floor plan & sills
- Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all valve stems splitting **DANGEROUS** (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,801 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018 4 Jun 202620 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,100 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- General corrosion to all suspension components.
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,607 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
- Suspension heavily corroded in parts
- Nearside Rear Slight play in anti-roll bar link
19 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,607 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
- Suspension heavily corroded in parts
- Nearside Rear Slight play in anti-roll bar link
29 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,175 MI
4 Jun 202629 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,175 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2015 4 Jun 20265 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,293 MI
4 Jun 20265 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,293 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2014 4 Jun 20267 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,421 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2013 4 Jun 20265 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
7 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 55,611 MI
4 Jun 20267 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,611 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2012 4 Jun 20265 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,871 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2011 4 Jun 20265 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,085 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2010 4 Jun 20265 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 44,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
15 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,398 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2009 4 Jun 202626 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,642 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2008 4 Jun 202623 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,018 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
10 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 16,618 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2006 4 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FN52FBG was registered on 2002-09-04
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