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NX52 NNJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,757 mi
Last recorded112,757 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX52 NNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 112,757 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s inner sill is corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2019 108,928 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front and rear subframes have slight corrosion all round

Fail 27 Dec 2018 108,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aswell as tread depth close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front and rear subframes have slight corrosion all round

Pass 26 May 2016 106,267 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 106,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not fitted both (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 105,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

N/S/F wheel ach corroded

N/S/R lower wing corroded

N/S/R wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R lowwer wing corroded

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Mar 2015 105,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight brake judder offside front

Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,742 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread

both rear tyres worn very low

engine under tray insecure

rear brake pads worn low, brake discs deteriorated

rear suspension bushes split and deteriorated

suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 101,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread

both rear tyres worn very low

engine under tray insecure

exhaust heavily corroded and leaking

rear brake pads worn low, brake discs deteriorated

rear suspension bushes split and deteriorated

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,470 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 95,470 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,361 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 87,361 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,062 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 19 Feb 2011 75,050 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,195 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,740 miles

n/s/r inner tyre wall cut

Fail 10 Feb 2009 52,740 miles

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

n/s/r inner tyre wall cut

Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,038 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 45,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,627 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,976 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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NX52 NNJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NX52 NNJ, 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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NX52 NNJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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