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AK52 XSB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

82,563 mi
Last recorded82,563 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 82,563 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 28 Apr 2026 82,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 30 May 2024 81,466 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle has had welding and undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2023 79,915 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Apr 2023 79,913 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Mar 2022 77,883 miles

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed including all suspension components, fuel pipes, brake pipes etc...

Fail 15 Mar 2022 77,858 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated os rear floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision rear inner sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision rear inner sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front subframe/crossmember

heavy corrosion to front suspension and components

heavy corrosion to rear subframe

heavy corrosion to rear suspension and components

Pass 11 May 2021 76,885 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 30 Mar 2021 76,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 76,461 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 76,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 75,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 75,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underfloor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,843 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 74,832 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 73,268 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

suspension arms corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 73,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underfloor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,989 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,434 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,326 miles

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

front botton arms corroded

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,183 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,553 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroaded

Fail 11 Oct 2010 43,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 5 Oct 2009 39,360 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,360 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,392 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,509 miles

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

both side front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing and low tread

Pass 1 Nov 2005 12,899 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 XSB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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