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BK52 VSL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,941 mi
Last recorded111,941 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VSL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 111,941 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 111,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 103,219 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 103,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 93,702 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 913,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner wing side and engine side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner wing side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 83,800 miles

MIL lamp lit.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 83,792 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill separated. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MIL lamp lit.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 75,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5-2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/4mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all pads around 3/4mm

Fail 15 Jan 2019 65,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/4mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all pads around 3/4mm

Pass 12 Dec 2017 51,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,695 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,741 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,583 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,382 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,786 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2011 37,764 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,677 miles

n/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,120 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,479 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,931 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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BK52 VSL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK52 VSL, 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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BK52 VSL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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