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SA52 XAM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,332 mi
Last recorded86,332 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 XAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 86,332 miles

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

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))

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 3 Jun 2021 86,317 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor on both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 83,687 miles

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

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 27 May 2020 83,687 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MULTIPLE (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION TO MULTIPLE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,905 miles

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

E.M.L light on the dash

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

Offside Front floor corroded but not seriously affecting overall integrity of the car

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,920 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both Sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 71,940 miles

all four tyre wearing on edge of tread

Fail 21 Sep 2016 71,930 miles

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

all four tyre wearing on edge of tread

eml light on

Pass 3 Dec 2015 69,783 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 69,744 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light illuminated

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,543 miles

eml light on

Fail 29 Oct 2014 66,543 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 23 Nov 2013 63,096 miles

engine light on

Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,865 miles

Engine check light on

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

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

Spare wheel not secure

Fail 18 Nov 2011 53,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on outer edges

spare tyre missing

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,612 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on outer edges

spare tyre missing

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,646 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,918 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 31,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 23,724 miles

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

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 11 Oct 2006 15,748 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 7,882 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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SA52 XAM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA52 XAM, 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 SA52 XAM registered?

SA52 XAM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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