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EJ52 CKL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,684 mi
Last recorded110,684 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 CKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2024 110,684 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

body kit insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2022 109,814 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 108,781 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 108,768 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 107,095 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 105,006 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 100,482 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 100,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis frame rail side frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis frame rail side frame (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front chassis rail frame structure inner sides of arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer side lower sill section corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer side lower sill section corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross frame corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross frame corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,284 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,276 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 77,276 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,960 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 72,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,070 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,180 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,506 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 55,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,801 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 40,378 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,214 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 29,366 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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EJ52 CKL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EJ52 CKL, 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 EJ52 CKL registered?

EJ52 CKL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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