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EA52 XNS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

108,395 mi
Last recorded108,395 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 XNS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 108,395 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 105,789 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is soft to touch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 103,084 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 103,084 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 99,491 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 99,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,026 miles

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

general surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2021 94,026 miles

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

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

general surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2020 92,367 miles

both outer sills are corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2020 92,367 miles

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

both outer sills are corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 91,006 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 91,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 88,938 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

light corrosion on outer sills

Fail 14 Jun 2018 88,938 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

light corrosion on outer sills

Pass 10 Jun 2017 81,927 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,234 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 74,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,987 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,701 miles

There is a rotational noise from the offside rear wheel when rotated by hand but I could not find any visible fault. I suggest you have this looked into.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 50,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

There is a rotational noise from the offside rear wheel when rotated by hand but I could not find any visible fault. I suggest you have this looked into.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,189 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2012 43,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,705 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 2 Aug 2011 35,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,268 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,933 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,310 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,001 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,434 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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EA52 XNS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc 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 EA52 XNS, 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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EA52 XNS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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