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MX52 ART

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,582 mi
Last recorded68,582 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 ART
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 68,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,883 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,071 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Lower Sill panel starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,286 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 62,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sill panel starting to corrode

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber bush slight ware

Fail 23 Oct 2018 57,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake caliper seized (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 tyres required (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Sill panel starting to corrode

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber bush slight ware

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,161 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,483 miles

Front both wiper blades worn

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

engine light on dash

Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,490 miles

Engine manegment lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,152 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,521 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,261 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,691 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,452 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,247 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,850 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,091 miles

both front discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,059 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 16,023 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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MX52 ART is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MX52 ART, 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 MX52 ART registered?

MX52 ART is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is MX52 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 ART shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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