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MA52 LLV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,296 mi
Last recorded110,296 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 LLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 110,296 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 107,900 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 105,725 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,080 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,349 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,411 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,633 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,254 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,099 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,893 miles

offside rear outer sill HEAVILY corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 70,846 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

offside rear outer sill HEAVILY corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,895 miles

all brakes binding slightly

Fail 31 May 2013 66,919 miles

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

offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2013 66,919 miles

offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2012 65,509 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 64,046 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 64,046 miles

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,170 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 59,951 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,406 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 57,406 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 46,907 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 46,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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 LLV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA52 LLV, 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 MA52 LLV registered?

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

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