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EX52 NTM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,489 mi
Last recorded133,489 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 NTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 133,489 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 108,772 miles

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Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 106,572 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 102,625 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 100,169 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 97,977 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,451 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,241 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 94,241 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,351 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 93,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 89,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,947 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 85,219 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,079 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 69,767 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,767 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,891 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,906 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,663 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,536 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in side wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2005 19,214 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 NTM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NTM, 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 NTM registered?

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

Is EX52 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 NTM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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