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BK52 VSN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,931 mi
Last recorded69,931 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VSN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 69,931 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 68,114 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 68,058 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to middle pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 67,260 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills and rear undersills getting corroded

plastic sill covers fitted hindering full inspection

poor image both headlamp

Fail 25 Jan 2023 66,937 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all underside covered with underseal

Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,410 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 65,888 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,884 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,093 miles

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

all front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,284 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,455 miles

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

o/s sill corroded.

o/s/r closure panel corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 56,414 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 May 2014 54,640 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,285 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,237 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,099 miles

Both rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2010 41,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear discs slightly pitted

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 37,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,095 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 25,528 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 25,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VSN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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