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MA52 LLF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

121,014 mi
Last recorded121,014 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 LLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 121,014 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 121,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 116,696 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 116,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 108,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 108,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 101,858 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 7 May 2021 101,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2020 97,431 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 97,431 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 88,598 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 88,598 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,745 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,368 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 85,368 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 84,858 miles

Nearside and Offside front inner wings corroded

Nearside and Offside inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,517 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 77,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,409 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 69,409 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 62,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,182 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 51,510 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 51,510 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,962 miles

n/s/front pads starting to wear down

o/s/front pads starting to wear down

rear exhaust section showing signs of corrosive wear starting

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,953 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,823 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 20,442 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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MA52 LLF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 MA52 LLF, 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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MA52 LLF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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