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EX52 EWM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,284 mi
Last recorded96,284 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 EWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 96,284 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,888 miles

nearside and offside rear outer door sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,481 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,254 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,486 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 86,486 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,472 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,352 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish and split

Fail 14 Apr 2011 61,145 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,145 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,718 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,322 miles

n/s/f inner tyre edge low

o/s/front outer tyre edge low

Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake near end of reserve travel

Pass 20 Oct 2005 36,454 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 EWM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX52 EWM, 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 EWM registered?

EX52 EWM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is EX52 EWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 EWM shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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