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MX52 KAT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,830 mi
Last recorded92,830 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 KAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 92,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 90,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 85,579 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 85,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 82,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 82,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,088 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,689 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,479 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 79,476 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

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

O/S/R brake disc appears discoloured

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill edge (5.2.6)

Surface corrosion in general on front suspension components

Surface corrosion in general on rear suspension components

Fail 9 Dec 2015 79,476 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

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

O/S/R brake disc appears discoloured

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill edge (5.2.6)

Surface corrosion in general on front suspension components

Surface corrosion in general on rear suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,344 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,783 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 69,723 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 62,578 miles

(1) osr locking wheel nut damaged (2) both front & rear discs corroded & slight binding on wheels

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 62,578 miles

(1) osr locking wheel nut damaged (2) both front & rear discs corroded & slight binding on wheels

Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,308 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 56,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,675 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,716 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,078 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 21,033 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 KAT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KAT, 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 KAT registered?

MX52 KAT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is MX52 KAT safe to buy?

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