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MX52 RAE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,146 mi
Last recorded91,146 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 91,146 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 85,604 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 85,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 84,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Corrosion to both front outer sills

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & tyre perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through inner edge & tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear & nearside rear upper & lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 84,233 miles

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

Corrosion to both front outer sills

Corrosion to offside front chassis rail & nearside front floor pan

Corrosion to offside rear & nearside rear suspension arms, upper & lower

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through both edges & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,000 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,410 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

General underside corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,866 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,873 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,594 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Lower all suspension components and chassis starting to show signs of corrosion.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,735 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,726 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,219 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 64,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 62,908 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 62,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,863 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 52,575 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 38,816 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,792 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 27,046 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 23,189 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 23,189 miles

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

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 RAE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX52 RAE registered?

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

Is MX52 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 RAE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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