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LX52 MJE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,596 mi
Last recorded42,596 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 MJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 42,596 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 42,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 39,452 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 37,743 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 36,122 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 36,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Fail 4 May 2022 35,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 34,719 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 33,923 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 33,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 32,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 31,979 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 31,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 31,258 miles

All suspension arms surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,848 miles

all suspension rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2016 29,845 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

all suspension rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2015 28,807 miles

all suspension arms surface corrosion n/s/f o/s/r brake sticky discs pitted rusted o/s/r pads low

Fail 29 Aug 2015 28,807 miles

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

all suspension arms surface corrosion n/s/f o/s/r brake sticky discs pitted rusted o/s/r pads low

Pass 30 Aug 2014 28,302 miles

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

off side rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,404 miles

off side rear brake bnding slighly

Pass 25 Aug 2012 26,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 25,911 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,692 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,695 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,835 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,141 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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LX52 MJE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX52 MJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX52 MJE registered?

LX52 MJE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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