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AO52ZLN
Year2002
0-60mph8.0 sec
FuelPetrol
Power144 BHP
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MAZDA PHOENIX

General information

Make MAZDA
Model MX-5 PHOENIX
Colour Red
Year of manufacture 2002
Top speed 128 mph
0 - 60 mph 8.0 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 144 BHP
Max. torque 168 Nm at 5.000 rpm
Engine capacity 1.840 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 24.8 mpg
Consumption extra urban 39.8 mpg
Consumption combined 32.5 mpg
CO2 emission 210 g/km
CO2 label K
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-06-09
Pictures 18
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-04-03
MOT pass rate
68 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 82
Total items failed 19
MOT #25 2023-04-04 10:06
MOT test number 464422637781
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-04-03
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MOT #24 2023-02-09 18:08
MOT test number 580630461894
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front fog lamp inop
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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MOT #23 2022-08-30 15:30
MOT test number 695350742955
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Inner arch rusty
Fail
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MOT #22 2022-05-04 13:03
MOT test number 260588293146
Result Failed
Advice
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes fluctuating (strong advise) (1.2.1 (e))
Fail
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed & rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroding in areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advice
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Minor
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint gaiters perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed & rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Handbrake travel slightly long
Advice
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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MOT #21 2021-05-15 09:42
MOT test number 358713296013
Result Passed
Advice
Underside of vehicle is very rusty.
Advice
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MOT #20 2021-05-12 10:25
MOT test number 483470652793
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Underside of vehicle is very rusty.
Advice
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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MOT #19 2019-05-04 08:51
MOT test number 818680846247
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Underside of car heavily corroded.
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
All suspension components heavily corroded.
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
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MOT #18 2018-05-12 09:38
MOT test number 210027958495
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / end of sill (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advice
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / end of sill (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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MOT #17 2018-04-27 09:57
MOT test number 622433883557
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / end of sill (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advice
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / end of sill (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
MOT #16 2017-05-09 11:16
MOT test number 314116251493
Result Passed
Advice
Both rear discs corroded
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MOT #15 2016-07-23 11:45
MOT test number 407465698625
Result Passed
Advice
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
O/s/f tyre cracked, corrosion to suspension, exh corroded and joints thin
Advice
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
MOT #14 2015-07-09 12:52
MOT test number 665480395107
Result Passed
Notice
O/s/f tyre splits in tread
MOT #13 2014-07-22 12:03
MOT test number 188923404281
Result Passed
MOT #12 2014-07-21 11:13
MOT test number 916302704257
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fail
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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MOT #11 2013-12-17 11:35
MOT test number 507551653317
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
MOT #10 2013-12-17 11:35
MOT test number 446681753343
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
MOT #9 2012-12-04 17:35
MOT test number 485989732485
Result Passed
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MOT #8 2011-12-14 08:44
MOT test number 815748541399
Result Passed
MOT #7 2010-12-15 15:16
MOT test number 632209740340
Result Passed
MOT #6 2009-12-21 15:34
MOT test number 701315059333
Result Passed
MOT #5 2008-12-23 10:15
MOT test number 253158558330
Result Passed
MOT #4 2007-12-18 17:47
MOT test number 942032357360
Result Passed
MOT #3 2007-12-18 15:57
MOT test number 331902357300
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fail
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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MOT #2 2006-12-20 15:42
MOT test number 452604956429
Result Passed
MOT #1 2005-11-17 16:51
MOT test number 480001025415
Result Passed
Notice
Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges where vehicle has been standing
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 November 2024
MOT Expired: 3 April 2024
Tax status 1 November 2024
Days left 198
MOT expiry date 3 April 2024
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Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band K
Single payment (12 months) £ 395,00,-
Single six month payment £ 217,25,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 414,75,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 26
First mileage registration 2002-12-23
Last registration 2023-04-04
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Registration #1 2002-12-23 26 mi
Registration #2 2005-11-17 16.364 mi
Registration #3 2006-12-20 31.654 mi
Registration #4 2007-12-18 37.308 mi
Registration #5 2007-12-18 37.309 mi
Registration #6 2008-12-23 42.024 mi
Registration #7 2009-12-21 46.168 mi
Registration #8 2010-12-15 51.173 mi
Registration #9 2011-12-14 55.392 mi
Registration #10 2012-12-04 59.785 mi
Registration #11 2013-12-17 63.776 mi
Registration #12 2014-07-21 66.204 mi
Registration #13 2014-07-22 66.205 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1680 mm
Height 1225 mm
Length 3975 mm
Wheel base 2265 mm
Kerb weight 1025 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 50 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of axles 2
Engine number BP 512347

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