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AD52 CLV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,880 mi
Last recorded90,880 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 CLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 90,880 miles

All front and rear suspension corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion in places

Fail 12 Jun 2026 90,880 miles

All front and rear suspension corroded

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion in places

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 88,656 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

corrosion in many places

Pass 24 Nov 2023 86,096 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 82,348 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front wings corroded

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion in many places

Fail 5 Oct 2022 82,348 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front wings corroded

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion in many places

Pass 15 Jul 2021 78,914 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,123 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Braking surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Braking surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 75,036 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Braking surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Braking surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,985 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 67,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,884 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 57,107 miles

Body has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,138 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r brake slightly sticking

Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,339 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,767 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 50,763 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,118 miles

FRONT DISCS PITTED

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,612 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,537 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,355 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 30,904 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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AD52 CLV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AD52 CLV, 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.

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What year was AD52 CLV registered?

AD52 CLV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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