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AK52 RWF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,338 mi
Last recorded87,338 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 87,338 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier corrosion/hole (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front inner wheel arch to floor section/ chassis outrigger holed and corroded

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 84,121 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath of vehicle has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 81,483 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 80,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 78,686 miles

underseal applied to rear suspension and chassis

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components covered in underseal

Fail 6 Aug 2021 77,885 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components covered in underseal

Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension has age related corrosion

under body has age related corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2019 75,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s,o/s/r and n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2019 75,957 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s,o/s/r and n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2018 75,021 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 74,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,529 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 71,517 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,625 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 60,855 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 55,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,309 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,750 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,401 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,748 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,045 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,047 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 RWF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RWF, 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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AK52 RWF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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