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SN52 VUK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,686 mi
Last recorded83,686 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 VUK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 83,686 miles

front shocker bushes perished and worn

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 81,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer seal corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer seal corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front washer jets 2 out of 4 not working

Fail 7 Sep 2023 81,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer seal corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer seal corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front washer jets 2 out of 4 not working

Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,735 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 78,549 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,620 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

vehicle generally corroded underneith

Fail 3 Sep 2020 77,620 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

vehicle generally corroded underneith

Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,674 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 73,633 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 73,627 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,711 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,711 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 70,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 61,574 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2014 61,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 54,151 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 54,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 45,383 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 39,652 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,584 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,993 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 32,991 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,065 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,890 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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SN52 VUK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SN52 VUK, 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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SN52 VUK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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