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NK52 UAX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,958 mi
Last recorded77,958 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 UAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2020 77,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Floor insecure rear battery tray (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,958 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 74,835 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 72,219 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,905 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,807 miles

surface corrosion present on underside components and body

Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,656 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,071 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 62,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,172 miles

front brake discs pitted.

front brakes slightly out of balance 16%

Fail 10 Feb 2011 55,172 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted.

front brakes slightly out of balance 16%

Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,051 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,441 miles

Advise front discs

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,276 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,763 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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NK52 UAX 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 NK52 UAX, 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 NK52 UAX registered?

NK52 UAX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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The MOT history for NK52 UAX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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