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EX52 NTY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,892 mi
Last recorded100,892 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 NTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 100,892 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,856 miles

sills and rear arches badly corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,686 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 103,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 101,002 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 101,002 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Braking system leaking hydraulic system failed during brake test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake not tested due to hydraulic system failure during brake test

Offside Front Wheel bearing not tested as brake calliper is not allowing free movement

Offside Rear brake not tested due to hydraulic system failure during brake test

Pass 16 Oct 2015 98,310 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 98,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 96,660 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 95,776 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,627 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 85,626 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 76,404 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 76,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,855 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,224 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,711 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 38,912 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,487 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 NTY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NTY, 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 NTY registered?

EX52 NTY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is EX52 NTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 NTY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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