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MX52 TSX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,562 mi
Last recorded136,562 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 TSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 136,562 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 136,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 136,312 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 126,565 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 126,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 110,572 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 109,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

LIGHT CORROSION ON THE UNDER SIDE

Pass 26 Jan 2022 109,539 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,958 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 107,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 105,316 miles

Corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 5 Dec 2017 102,981 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 100,079 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,483 miles

Slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 30 Oct 2014 93,127 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 89,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,705 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,940 miles

front antirollbar corroding

rear underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2009 65,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,860 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 60,818 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,987 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 TSX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

MX52 TSX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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