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EJ52 CLU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,045 mi
Last recorded39,045 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 CLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 39,045 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 39,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 36,877 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 34,609 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 33,774 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 33,446 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 32,970 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 32,323 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 32,323 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 32,030 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 32,030 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 31,744 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,829 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,369 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,987 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,797 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 28,278 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 28,278 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 27,795 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 CLU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ52 CLU, 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 CLU registered?

EJ52 CLU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2002.

Is EJ52 CLU safe to buy?

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