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LT52 UJE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,714 mi
Last recorded76,714 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 UJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 76,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 76,694 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure fixing bolt loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 73,441 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle heavily under sealed / welding repairs unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2025 73,441 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle heavily under sealed / welding repairs unable to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2024 71,126 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 69,754 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 67,619 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,537 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,370 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 64,365 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SIDE SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SIDE SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 62,610 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R OUTER SIDE SILLS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,657 miles

O/S/R INNER AND OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,968 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 50,968 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,749 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,687 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,590 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,438 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,353 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 35,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,364 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,987 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,642 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,022 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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LT52 UJE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LT52 UJE, 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 LT52 UJE registered?

LT52 UJE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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The MOT history for LT52 UJE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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