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EX52 SPU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

24,672 mi
Last recorded24,672 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 SPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 24,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear inner sill panel corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 24,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 23,919 miles

various front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 23,551 miles

various front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 23,022 miles

various front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 23,022 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 22,994 miles

various suspension corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2019 22,525 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2019 22,525 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 22,078 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 21,906 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 20,665 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 20,665 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint offside rear broken (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,309 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 20,309 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 19,221 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,316 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,854 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,137 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,799 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,786 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,514 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 7,124 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 SPU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

EX52 SPU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EX52 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 SPU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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