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MX52 PHX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,704 mi
Last recorded65,704 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 PHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 65,704 miles

all wheel arches corroding

inner and outer sills scabby with corrosion

scabby corrosion to front inner wings

underbody scabby with corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 63,308 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output euro converter tape on lens (4.1.4 (b))

various points of under body corrosion , heavy scabby inner sills, floor pans chassis rail.

Fail 4 Sep 2024 63,308 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front 501 capless bulbs replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty. filled up (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output euro converter tape on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 17" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

various points of under body corrosion , heavy scabby inner sills, floor pans chassis rail.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,253 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 60,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower suspension arm corroded, marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill , marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,879 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Fail 1 Aug 2022 56,879 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,878 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper, Minor Damage.

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal Area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking Brake Lever, Has Travel.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Damage Inside 'A' Zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,075 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,782 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 35,740 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 35,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 28,692 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 28,692 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 22,202 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyres are perished on side walls no cords showing

Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside rear outer sills going rusty

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to run out of shape in tread area

Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front suspention arms going rusty

offside and nearside inner sills to floor going rusty

offside and nearside rear inner arches going rusty

offside and nearside rear suspention arms going rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,263 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,077 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 9,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 4,756 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 4,293 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 3,779 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 3,255 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 PHX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

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

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