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CK52 BDX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

39,333 mi
Last recorded39,333 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 BDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 39,333 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 39,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 38,458 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 38,376 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 38,376 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 37,788 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 37,300 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,751 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 36,107 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 34,789 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 34,789 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 33,451 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 32,069 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,231 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 29,870 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 27,262 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,412 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 24,931 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,800 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,809 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,345 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,181 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 8,651 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 8,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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CK52 BDX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CK52 BDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK52 BDX registered?

CK52 BDX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is CK52 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK52 BDX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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