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ND52 EMV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,651 mi
Last recorded67,651 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND52 EMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 67,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 67,651 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 66,542 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 66,145 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 65,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 65,382 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 64,570 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 63,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 61,863 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 59,633 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,126 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,579 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 55,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,371 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,183 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 48,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,523 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,960 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,753 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,210 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,544 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,806 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EMV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ND52 EMV, 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 ND52 EMV registered?

ND52 EMV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is ND52 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND52 EMV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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