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AO52 UVW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,544 mi
Last recorded34,544 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 34,544 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 34,335 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside - cracking on shoulders of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 34,275 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 34,007 miles

Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,763 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,646 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,466 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,096 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,424 miles

slight bind on handbrake

underside covered in underseal hard to check

Pass 7 May 2014 31,257 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 30,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,888 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 29,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,903 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 28,497 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 28,496 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 25,374 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 22,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,991 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,713 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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AO52 UVW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO52 UVW, 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 AO52 UVW registered?

AO52 UVW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is AO52 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 UVW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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