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NJ52 XJB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,793 mi
Last recorded83,793 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 XJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 83,793 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,350 miles

underneath corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,068 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 22 Oct 2014 75,236 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front suspension wishbones have surface corrossion

nearside and offside rear suspension wishbones have surface corrossion

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,236 miles

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

nearside and offside front suspension wishbones have surface corrossion

nearside and offside rear suspension wishbones have surface corrossion

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general undercar corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2013 73,602 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general undercar corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,014 miles

n/s/f wiper split but clearing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 56,033 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,697 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,785 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,068 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 33,261 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 25,495 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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NJ52 XJB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NJ52 XJB, 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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NJ52 XJB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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