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MX52 JOD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,047 mi
Last recorded128,047 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 JOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 128,047 miles

engine management light on

both outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2016 126,783 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 126,783 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 125,071 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 125,071 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 117,618 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 112,983 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 112,979 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 107,377 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 107,377 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,764 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 101,764 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,819 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 96,716 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 90,279 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 90,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 79,288 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,536 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,317 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 JOD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JOD, 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 JOD registered?

MX52 JOD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2002.

Is MX52 JOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 JOD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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