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OE52 EMX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,708 mi
Last recorded80,708 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 EMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2024 80,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 79,181 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 75,153 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 68,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 68,218 miles

Emissions not tested excesive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 61,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes and hoses very corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery flat

front and rear suspension components very corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2017 61,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes and hoses very corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery flat

front and rear suspension components very corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 59,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread area starting to split/tear

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre splits in tread area

offside front tyre splits in tread aread and outer sidewall

offside rear tyre splits in tread area and inner sidewall

Fail 29 Oct 2013 58,189 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre splits in tread area

offside front tyre splits in tread aread and outer sidewall

offside rear tyre splits in tread area and inner sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2012 245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear box joint badly rusted

Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,879 miles

front and rear number plates faded

stone chip zone A

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,663 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 52,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,258 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,890 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

o/s & n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,106 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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OE52 EMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE52 EMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE52 EMX registered?

OE52 EMX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is OE52 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE52 EMX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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