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PB52 TJB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,400 mi
Last recorded86,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB52 TJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 86,400 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources covered by tape (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 86,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 80,751 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 80,743 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 73,260 miles

previously sprayed on the underside with a heavy, protective paint

Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,785 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside muddy, needs cleaning off and wax oiling to prevent further corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2023 65,777 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside muddy, needs cleaning off and wax oiling to prevent further corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2022 58,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 50,886 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 44,369 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,801 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 28,947 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,825 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 19,532 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 18,867 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres 7 years old

Pass 14 Nov 2013 18,242 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 17,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 17,009 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,125 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 14,845 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 14,276 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 12,621 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 10,130 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 7,667 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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PB52 TJB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PB52 TJB, 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 PB52 TJB registered?

PB52 TJB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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