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SF52 SZU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,623 mi
Last recorded97,623 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 SZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 97,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 97,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 95,690 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 94,215 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 94,213 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 94,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 85,434 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,427 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 84,219 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,654 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,442 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 82,439 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,852 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 72,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,852 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 30 Sep 2010 53,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 43,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,217 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 34,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,877 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 19,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight cuts in nearside front and rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Aug 2006 19,939 miles

slight cuts in nearside front and rear tyres outer sidewalls

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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SF52 SZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SF52 SZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF52 SZU registered?

SF52 SZU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2002.

Is SF52 SZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF52 SZU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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