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EK52 OMU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,605 mi
Last recorded92,605 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 92,605 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 89,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 80,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Covered with tape (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 73,528 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 73,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 71,967 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion BOTH SILL PANELS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 69,393 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 64,448 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,863 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,289 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

centre, rear view mirror missing

Fail 10 Jul 2012 60,289 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

centre, rear view mirror missing

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,281 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,269 miles

Front discs slightly rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 57,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 57,888 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 57,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 OMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 EK52 OMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK52 OMU registered?

EK52 OMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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