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EK52 KSX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,876 mi
Last recorded136,876 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 KSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 136,876 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres stretched

Fail 5 Dec 2023 136,876 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres stretched

Pass 11 Nov 2022 132,300 miles

Front and rear tyres stretched on rims

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

lsd diff fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 128,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 128,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 128,582 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 123,118 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Dec 2017 119,862 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassie leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion side step panel (6.1.B.2)

engine warning light on

Fail 15 Dec 2017 119,862 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 112,919 miles

Both sills corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2016 112,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Both sides (1.1.C.1c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both sills corroded

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

Fail 25 Apr 2015 112,910 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 108,706 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 108,319 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,690 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 73,508 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 73,060 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Dec 2010 57,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 57,434 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 39,692 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,476 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 26,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 19,262 miles

both front and near side rear tyres 3mm

Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,172 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 KSX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK52 KSX, 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 EK52 KSX registered?

EK52 KSX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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