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MX52 COO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,598 mi
Last recorded62,598 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 COO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 62,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 61,342 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 57,369 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 57,369 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,515 miles

Number plates look slightly incorrect

Pass 3 May 2019 49,066 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 48,283 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 46,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 42,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,692 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 39,104 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,035 miles

Battery unsecure

Front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 31 Dec 2011 35,399 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,090 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,334 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 29,237 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 27,399 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 24,229 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 19,313 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 COO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 COO, 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 COO registered?

MX52 COO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is MX52 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 COO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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