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EK52 KSY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,731 mi
Last recorded125,731 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 125,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion offside rear door sill and wheel arch

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake discs corroded/worn

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

sill trims fitted restricting view

Fail 13 Jan 2022 125,691 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion offside rear door sill and wheel arch

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake discs corroded/worn

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

sill trims fitted restricting view

Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,306 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front brake disc inner faces corroded

suspect slight corrosion both door sills/sill trims fitted obscuring view

Fail 24 Dec 2020 119,167 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front brake disc inner faces corroded

suspect slight corrosion both door sills/sill trims fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Jun 2019 109,847 miles

corrosion both front chassis legs

front brake discs corroded/worn

slight corrosion both rear door sills

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 99,799 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 97,418 miles

Front suspension rusty

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear sill end corroded

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sill end corroded

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear suspension rusty

eath strap broken off underframe

Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,200 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracked

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sill end rusty

Offside Rear tyre wall cracked

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2015 92,299 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2014 89,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,244 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 86,996 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,293 miles

off side front brake binding slightly

off side rear tyre perishing and worn down to legal limits

Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,420 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,855 miles

offside front tyre deterioating.205 45 16

Pass 8 Mar 2010 71,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 69,514 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 69,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,681 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 60,681 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 53,372 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 41,513 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 KSY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KSY, 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 KSY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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