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2002 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration FN52UGU
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 103,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed lambda toohigh (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking breake sticking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle passes finger andtumb test and corrosion tool test however it all looks very corroded . (6.2.2 (d) (i))
23 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,101 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,501 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wing slightly corroded.
- Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear wing slightly corroded.
- Nearside Rear wing slightly corroded.
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,069 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
23 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,879 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))
27 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,422 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
1 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,488 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre cracking
- Rear Outer sills corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
2 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,940 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,770 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake drag
8 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,105 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
2 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
10 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,569 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016 5 Jun 20266 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,079 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,284 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
28 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,644 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,432 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012 5 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
24 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,961 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2011 5 Jun 202624 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
30 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,243 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010 5 Jun 202629 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,126 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
22 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,380 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
1 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,243 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2007 5 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!
FN52UGU was registered on 2002-09-01
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