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MX52 GER

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,187 mi
Last recorded55,187 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 May 2025 55,187 miles

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

mil lite on

Pass 11 May 2024 55,037 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 54,768 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 54,645 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 54,441 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 54,170 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,736 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,963 miles

Rear outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,173 miles

Outer sills slightly corroded

Rear tyres pershied

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,280 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,004 miles

both rear tyres perrished

n/s front brake slightly tight

Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,028 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 35,104 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,006 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,633 miles

exhaust for corrosion

front brake pads look low

Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,196 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,499 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 14,453 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 GER 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 100%.

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 GER, 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 GER registered?

MX52 GER is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is MX52 GER safe to buy?

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