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PK52 XDE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,506 mi
Last recorded54,506 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 XDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 54,506 miles

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

advise front and rear suspension and subframes corroded n/s/f chassy legs corroded sills and some other some places on under body, side sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 Dec 2025 54,505 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

advise front and rear suspension and subframes corroded n/s/f chassy legs corroded sills and some other some places on under body, side sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2024 48,809 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 48,808 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 46,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 37,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sill corroded not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 36,136 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 35,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 34,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished 05 dot

Nearside Rear tyre perished 05 dot

Offside Front tyre perished 05 dot

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

advise headlight aim on the low side

Pass 30 Jun 2016 32,208 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 32,075 miles

Centre Front small chip in windscreen

Rear slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 19 May 2015 30,939 miles

Rear sills slight corrosion

Fail 22 May 2014 29,927 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 29,927 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,094 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 29,094 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,382 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,505 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,496 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 300,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,101 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 25,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,125 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 19,920 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 15,884 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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PK52 XDE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PK52 XDE, 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 PK52 XDE registered?

PK52 XDE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is PK52 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK52 XDE shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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