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EX52 NTT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,965 mi
Last recorded100,965 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 NTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 100,965 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,399 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear to nearside rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 98,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear to nearside rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 98,385 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both rear (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,912 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 92,744 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill covers corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,198 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,575 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,068 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has damage/deterioration to both sidewalls

Offside rear tyre tread starting to feather

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has damage/deterioration to both sidewalls

Offside front tyre tread starting to feather

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,838 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,672 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 64,672 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,722 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

DAMAGE TO BODYWORK

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 6 Apr 2010 51,722 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

DAMAGE TO BODYWORK

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,242 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,640 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,826 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 NTT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NTT, 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 NTT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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