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EX52 CKJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,959 mi
Last recorded100,959 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 CKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 100,959 miles

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

Surface Corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,338 miles

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

Offside rear brake components have signs of being overheated

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking and perishing

Various corrosion around underside of vehicle

Fail 27 May 2025 99,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Chassis is heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

Nearside Rear Outer Sill has surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing on the inside edge and the tyre is slightly perished

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

Pass 23 May 2024 97,654 miles

Near side front ball joint dust covers deteriorated needs replacing

Near side rear brake has low readings needs attention

Pass 11 May 2023 96,106 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 96,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 95,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,975 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,999 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 90,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 90,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,009 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,670 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 84,668 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 84,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,447 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,387 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 60,994 miles

both front brake discs worn

offside outer sill starting to corrode

rear exhaust corroded at joint

Fail 29 Sep 2012 60,994 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

both front wiper blades worn and split

offside outer sill starting to corrode

rear exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,925 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edeges

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,796 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,271 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,127 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,767 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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EX52 CKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EX52 CKJ, 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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EX52 CKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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