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CK52 OXC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,432 mi
Last recorded51,432 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 OXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 50,563 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 50,562 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 49,948 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 49,948 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 49,335 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 49,335 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 48,636 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 47,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,763 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 46,763 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,050 miles

corrosion to several areas of underbody and suspension,not excessive at time of test

Fail 14 Jan 2019 46,050 miles

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

corrosion to several areas of underbody and suspension,not excessive at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,758 miles

corrosion to several areas of underbody and suspension,not excessive at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2017 44,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to several areas of underbody and suspension,not excessive at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,118 miles

corrosion in several areas not excessive at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,963 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 41,962 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,381 miles

rear brakes binding,not excessive

Pass 23 Oct 2013 39,212 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 39,212 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 37,639 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 37,616 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,590 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 33,554 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,401 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,748 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,338 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 17,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 17,482 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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CK52 OXC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK52 OXC, 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 CK52 OXC registered?

CK52 OXC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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The MOT history for CK52 OXC shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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