2002 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · FH52 ACF
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 120,482 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/06/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FH52 ACF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2025
- 120,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FH52 ACF Mileage History
- 23/02/2023116,275 mi
- 20/02/2024119,224 mi+2,949 mi
- 21/02/2024119,225 mi+1 mi
- 26/02/2025120,464 mi+1,239 mi
- 11/03/2025120,482 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 2,057 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FH52 ACF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (FH52 ACF) between February 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre sill ”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ”; “Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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