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EF52 OXA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,455 mi
Last recorded64,455 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 OXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 64,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 63,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened pins broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 63,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened pins broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 63,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 59,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,997 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 58,843 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,820 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 57,511 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,716 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,740 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,627 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly rusted

Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,595 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,873 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,478 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,391 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 45,185 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,615 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,457 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 35,621 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 35,621 miles

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

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

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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EF52 OXA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EF52 OXA, 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 EF52 OXA registered?

EF52 OXA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is EF52 OXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 OXA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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