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EX52 CLF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

134,626 mi
Last recorded134,626 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 CLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 134,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion suspension components

Pass 31 Jan 2025 133,121 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer wing corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion front and rear

Pass 30 Jan 2024 131,781 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tires (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 131,781 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tires (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 129,979 miles

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

underseal applied

Pass 17 Feb 2022 127,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 127,027 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 120,046 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 120,046 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 114,856 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 114,856 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LAMP ON (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 109,941 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 109,941 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 108,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 108,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,326 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 108,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,858 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 83,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,092 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 57,088 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,024 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 46,750 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,750 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 35,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,713 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,488 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,557 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,129 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 CLF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EX52 CLF, 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 EX52 CLF registered?

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

Is EX52 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 CLF shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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