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LX52 MJK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,301 mi
Last recorded94,301 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 94,301 miles

general corrosion under car

Pass 11 Nov 2024 92,905 miles

bad corrosion front and rear suspension and steering

hanbdbrake travel

slight buldge nearside fronttyre

Pass 21 Nov 2023 92,007 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,866 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 91,389 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 91,373 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on working face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,029 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,217 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 90,146 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,438 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,332 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 87,332 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,666 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 84,666 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,380 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 78,635 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 69,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,454 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 56,573 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,714 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,293 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,797 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,640 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 19,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 17,484 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 MJK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 LX52 MJK, 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 LX52 MJK registered?

LX52 MJK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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