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EJ52 ZNO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,508 mi
Last recorded51,508 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 ZNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 51,508 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 51,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe across the rear feeding the nearside rear flexible brake house (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel towards the rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 44,639 miles

under side undersilled

Pass 25 Nov 2019 41,815 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim has damage but does not effect fitment or security of tyre

Offside Front Outer Wheel rim has damage but does not effect fitment or security of tyre

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,341 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,240 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 40,240 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 40,043 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 39,146 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 38,678 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 37,804 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,576 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,122 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 36,930 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 36,226 miles

long hand brake travel

rear discs slightly corroded

rear pads look low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,684 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 9,250 miles

front washers need cleaning and slight adjustment

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear sub frame bushes starting to pull out

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,882 miles

both rear tyres under inflated

both rear tyres worn to wear bars cracked in tread and poor condition

deep cuts in n/s/f n/s/r tyres outer sidewalls

n/s/f n/s/r outer wheel rims severe damage

n/s/f tyre outer edge of tread worn and tread cracked / poor condition

o/s/f outer sidewall cracked and under inflated

o/s/f tyre inner edge of tread worn cracked / poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2007 24,882 miles

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

both rear tyres under inflated

both rear tyres worn to wear bars cracked in tread and poor condition

deep cuts in n/s/f n/s/r tyres outer sidewalls

n/s/f n/s/r outer wheel rims severe damage

n/s/f tyre outer edge of tread worn and tread cracked / poor condition

o/s/f outer sidewall cracked and under inflated

o/s/f tyre inner edge of tread worn cracked / poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2006 18,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s + o/s front and rear tyre treads have slight splitting

Pass 29 Nov 2005 14,692 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 ZNO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZNO, 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 ZNO registered?

EJ52 ZNO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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