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PE52 VKN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,655 mi
Last recorded65,655 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 VKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 65,655 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 64,873 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 64,345 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,015 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 63,143 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 63,138 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor rotted but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,701 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Underseal used beneath vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2019 57,462 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under seal front to rear

Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,996 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 51,996 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 44,516 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,106 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,122 miles

(4.1D.1b)The nearside front tyre at the outer side of the central band has cracks/cuts present around the circumference net exposing the cords,ply at the time of the inspection

(4.1D.1b)The nearside rear tyre at the outer side of the central band has cracks/cuts present around the circumference net exposing the cords,ply at the time of the inspection

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre at the outer side of the central band has cracks/cuts present around the circumference net exposing the cords,ply at the time of the inspection

(4.1D.1b)The offside rear tyre at the outer side of the central band has cracks/cuts present around the circumference net exposing the cords,ply at the time of the inspection

(5.2.6)The offside front seat belt prescribed area (lower outer sill)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(8.2.3)The nearside front windscreen washer(s) have 50%,which do not provide any liquid to clear the windscreen swept area

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 15 Aug 2014 37,061 miles

(2.5A.2)The offside front wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed for roughness due to a binding wheel

(2d)the vehicle presenter is reminded that items left within the boot not ordinarily used in conjunction with the car must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to a Test Station for an inspection to be carried out

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe to flexi hose is corroded

(3.7A.1)The offside front service brake has a slight bind present

(5.2.6)The nearside seat belt prescribed area (rear lower outer sill) has been welded and undersealed by an outside contractor

(5.2.6)The offside seat belt prescribed area (rear lower outer sill) has been welded and undersealed by an outside contractor,however the prescribed area still has some corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

NOTES TAKEN AT THE TIME OF THE RETEST

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 12 Aug 2014 36,999 miles

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

(2.5A.2)The offside front wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed for roughness due to a binding wheel

(2d)the vehicle presenter is reminded that items left within the boot not ordinarily used in conjunction with the car must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to a Test Station for an inspection to be carried out

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe to flexi hose is corroded

(3.7A.1)The offside front service brake has a slight bind present

(5.2.6)The offside front seat belt prescribed area (lower outer sill)has corrosion present,which is close to but not quite reached the point of test failure at the time the inspection took place.

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,127 miles

light surface corrosion to front and rear bub frame assy.and suspension components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 35,126 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light surface corrosion to front and rear bub frame assy.and suspension components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,359 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,731 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,645 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,368 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,355 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,657 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,486 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 22,867 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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PE52 VKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PE52 VKN, 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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PE52 VKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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