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BD52 UJE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,100 mi
Last recorded28,100 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 UJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 28,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 27,601 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 27,505 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 27,171 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 26,869 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 26,437 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 25,927 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 24,223 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 23,367 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 22,211 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 21,090 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 19,997 miles

Both front tyres 0mm of tread outside 75% measured tread

Pass 25 Nov 2013 18,771 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 17,156 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,172 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 14,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 11,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 10,092 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 8,233 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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BD52 UJE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD52 UJE, 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 BD52 UJE registered?

BD52 UJE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is BD52 UJE safe to buy?

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