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EK52 HMU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,598 mi
Last recorded82,598 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 HMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 82,598 miles

Nearside Rear rear sub frame support brace - fixing missing

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

rear diff bushes - deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2025 79,263 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corrosion building

Fail 1 May 2025 79,263 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corrosion building

Pass 14 May 2024 78,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear boot floor area corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 77,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear inner sill corroded but not excessive

all 4 tyre valves perished

Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,480 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,811 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 73,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 73,695 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,637 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 73,592 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,582 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills but not holed

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,746 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,578 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 68,578 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,001 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,087 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,288 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,961 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,440 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 26,107 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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EK52 HMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EK52 HMU, 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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EK52 HMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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