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AK52 NXU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,265 mi
Last recorded89,265 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,265 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,239 miles

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Nearside sill starting to corrode

Offside sill starting to corrode

Fail 5 Dec 2017 87,237 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Nearside sill starting to corrode

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside sill starting to corrode

Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,436 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2016 84,436 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 81,867 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Dec 2015 81,867 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,713 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2012 75,032 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf and nsr tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 14 May 2012 73,180 miles

some corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg

Fail 10 May 2012 73,174 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

slight bind n/s/r brake

some rusting to chassis legs at front

some rusting to suspension wishbones -all

Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,096 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,962 miles

Both sill starting to corrode at the rear.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,318 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,218 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,724 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,752 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,490 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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AK52 NXU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK52 NXU, 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 AK52 NXU registered?

AK52 NXU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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