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PK52 XDG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,757 mi
Last recorded72,757 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 XDG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 72,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 72,407 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 71,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 71,771 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Rose joint. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rose joint. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 69,242 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,125 miles

nearside front chassis rail rusting

Fail 13 Oct 2020 68,125 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front chassis rail rusting

Pass 4 May 2019 63,847 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 61,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,703 miles

All 4 tyres have wear to inner edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,420 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,977 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,666 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 41,505 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 36,522 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,044 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 31,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,500 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,049 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,319 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,166 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 14,744 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 XDG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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