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MK52 KPZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,095 mi
Last recorded61,095 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 KPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 61,095 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 61,095 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 60,748 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 60,474 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 59,854 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,460 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,788 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 58,428 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,807 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,961 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,092 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 49,135 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,291 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Oct 2012 43,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,578 miles

slight corrosion to front inner brake disc;s

Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,030 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,875 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,652 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,819 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 12,618 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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MK52 KPZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 MK52 KPZ, 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 MK52 KPZ registered?

MK52 KPZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is MK52 KPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 KPZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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