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EK52 UCT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,861 mi
Last recorded109,861 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 109,861 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 107,726 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 107,720 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,416 miles

corrosion showing to suspension components

Fail 2 Jun 2017 101,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion showing to suspension components

Pass 17 May 2016 96,315 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,073 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 74,797 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 65,823 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,721 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,991 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,941 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 32,096 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear 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)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,451 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 20,590 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 20,590 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 13,495 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 UCT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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