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MX52 SKY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,846 mi
Last recorded96,846 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 96,846 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 87,918 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 82,701 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 76,059 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 74,459 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 74,459 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,005 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,528 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 63,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,265 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 58,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,976 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,153 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 53,100 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,366 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 41,747 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

both rear anti roll bar link bolts do not protrude through nyloc nut enough to provide an effective locking device

o/s/f anti roll bar has no clearance with suspension arm

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,747 miles

both rear anti roll bar link bolts do not protrude through nyloc nut enough to provide an effective locking device

o/s/f anti roll bar has no clearance with suspension arm

Fail 19 Jul 2010 37,573 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

both front discs are corroded around the outer 1/3 of their surface area

Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front discs are corroded around the outer 1/3 of their surface area

Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,161 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 5,638 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 1,754 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 SKY 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 75%.

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 SKY, 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 SKY registered?

MX52 SKY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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