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CK52 XKX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

70,080 mi
Last recorded70,080 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 70,080 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 70,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 68,268 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 68,221 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 66,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 66,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 63,181 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 60,026 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 56,179 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses are corroding.

Fail 1 Feb 2021 56,039 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Compared to n/s. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses are corroding.

N/s front brake is binding slightly

O/s rear brake is binding slightly.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 54,142 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear brake hose is corroding.

O/s front tyre is on the limit of wear.

Fail 11 Feb 2020 54,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear brake hose is corroding.

O/s front tyre is on the limit of wear.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 52,004 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear brake works a little slower than n/s.

Fail 28 Jan 2019 51,983 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear brake works a little slower than n/s.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 49,361 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Metal brake pipe at rear staring to corrode.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 49,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre rear brake light is not working.

Corrosion in various places.

Metal brake pipe at rear staring to corrode.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,848 miles

Centre rear brake light is not working.

Corrosion starting underneath.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,733 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 43,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,986 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,995 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 37,206 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 35,188 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,030 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 28,688 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,688 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,236 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 19,856 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,619 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 XKX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 XKX, 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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CK52 XKX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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