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SB52 EHM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,948 mi
Last recorded110,948 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 EHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 110,948 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 110,948 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated welding repair split (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 99,995 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 99,995 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 91,960 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 91,960 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 91,843 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 89,035 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 May 2015 89,035 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 83,549 miles

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

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

backbox mount corroded

n/n & o/s rear suspension arms corroded

o/s/f alloy whell damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,700 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 79,700 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 71,986 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 71,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,828 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,418 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 53,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc(s) corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,335 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,077 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,274 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 25,712 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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SB52 EHM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB52 EHM, 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 SB52 EHM registered?

SB52 EHM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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