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SA52 XAN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,982 mi
Last recorded55,982 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,982 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 55,982 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs rusted

front wipers in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

sills and under side of car rusted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,617 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,712 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 38,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,261 miles

brake pipes to near and offside rear flexible brake hoses corroded

offside rear tyre tread depth 2.5-3mm

Fail 30 Sep 2011 31,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes to near and offside rear flexible brake hoses corroded

nearside rear tyre tread depth 2-2.5mm

offside rear tyre tread depth 2.5-3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,419 miles

advise condition of front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,500 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,830 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,421 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,917 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 XAN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA52 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

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

Is SA52 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 XAN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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