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EX52 NTL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,105 mi
Last recorded64,105 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 NTL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 64,105 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,118 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 62,576 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 61,991 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,779 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,469 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 57,433 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,507 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,604 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion sill corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 55,604 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion sill corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,847 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion sill corrosion developing. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 52,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,246 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 50,246 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 47,715 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,185 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 42,763 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,435 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,909 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 35,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,626 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 29,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,319 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,123 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 18,274 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 18,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NTL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NTL, 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 NTL registered?

EX52 NTL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is EX52 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 NTL shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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