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MX52 MPS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,694 mi
Last recorded79,694 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 79,694 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 79,694 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 79,622 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 79,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 79,166 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 78,957 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 78,957 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,622 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 78,622 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 76,309 miles

Nearside Handbrake low reading

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 65,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 65,546 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer SEAL PANEL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 8 Nov 2017 63,870 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer SEAL PANEL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,116 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,792 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 55,792 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,401 miles

near side and off side rear tyres wear

off side outer seal panel surface corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2014 47,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side and off side rear tyres wear

off side outer seal panel surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,576 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,939 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,484 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 32,264 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,206 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 16,632 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs corroding

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,959 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 14,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 13,892 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 11,932 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 MPS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MPS, 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 MPS registered?

MX52 MPS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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The MOT history for MX52 MPS shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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