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SE52 JRX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,393 mi
Last recorded52,393 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 JRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 52,393 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis around mounting excessively corroded. both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible pipe to brake union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill rear excessively corroded. both n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower wish bone both securing bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension excessively corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,344 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 52,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault front right sensor circuit (3.4.1c)

Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,348 miles

both outer sills have surface corrosion

front and rear floors have surface corrosion

rear exhaust box heatshield insecure

slight play in nearside front and both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 28 Feb 2014 47,348 miles

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

both outer sills have surface corrosion

front and rear floors have surface corrosion

rear exhaust box heatshield insecure

slight play in nearside front and both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,188 miles

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 41,188 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,723 miles

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

Under body corroded in all areas including suspension, braking, fuel and exhaust components

Pass 14 May 2011 33,707 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 33,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,214 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,772 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 21,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

clutch slipping

Pass 2 Aug 2008 21,736 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 21,736 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,677 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,561 miles

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

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

long travel on h/brake

Fail 25 Aug 2006 52,561 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

long travel on h/brake

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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SE52 JRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SE52 JRX, 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 SE52 JRX registered?

SE52 JRX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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