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AO52 XKZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,428 mi
Last recorded84,428 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 84,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 79,791 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 76,054 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 76,052 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 70,074 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged n/s & o/s slightly stretched on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 70,074 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged n/s & o/s slightly stretched on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong sides (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 67,330 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 63,905 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 57,183 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 57,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 49,498 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 49,498 miles

Braking system leaking OSR CALIPER (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 43,235 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear coil springs rusty.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 38,088 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tye on wear indicators

rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,985 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear anti roll bar very corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,025 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,547 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 31,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,821 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,510 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,488 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,401 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 XKZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO52 XKZ, 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 XKZ registered?

AO52 XKZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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