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AU52 XZB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,130 mi
Last recorded62,130 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 62,130 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 61,228 miles

Dampness o/s/r calipar

Pass 7 Nov 2023 60,867 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 60,853 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,817 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 60,817 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 56,347 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,866 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 51,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 44,568 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 44,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 34,370 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 28,804 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 28,151 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,260 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 26,538 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,084 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,715 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,820 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,948 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 20,376 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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AU52 XZB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc 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 AU52 XZB, 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 AU52 XZB registered?

AU52 XZB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AU52 XZB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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