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AK52 XTJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,384 mi
Last recorded54,384 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XTJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,384 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm Pirelli PZero Nero 205/45/16 ZR 83W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,574 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 33,304 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs on inner face

Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,062 miles

signs of corrosion to both sills

Fail 23 Jun 2011 32,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

signs of corrosion to both sills

Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,704 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside wiper split on ends/general rusting on underside of vehicle/slight wear inner tread offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,720 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,208 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,841 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 19,359 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 XTJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

AK52 XTJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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The MOT history for AK52 XTJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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