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ND52 EKJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,406 mi
Last recorded51,406 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND52 EKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 51,406 miles

Under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 1 Feb 2025 45,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension arms getting rusty corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 45,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 35,265 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2023 32,243 miles

All mechanical components corroded

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

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

Vehicle covered in underbody seal heavily

Fail 13 Sep 2022 32,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

off side floor holed

Pass 16 Jul 2021 31,239 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 31,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 31,173 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All front and rear suspension arms corroded

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 29,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction pre july 2003

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low reading

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 29,244 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake low reading

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 28,864 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 28,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 28,211 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 28,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 27,514 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 26,793 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 25,978 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 25,006 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 25,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2013 24,494 miles

ECU light on dash

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

offside rear light cluster temp repair

Fail 28 May 2013 24,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ECU light on dash

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

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

offside rear light cluster temp repair

Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,997 miles

ECU light on dash

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

front discs inner edge pitted

Fail 19 Dec 2011 23,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

ecu light on

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,881 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,454 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,355 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,453 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 15,124 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 11,331 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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ND52 EKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 ND52 EKJ, 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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ND52 EKJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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