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SV52 HVW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,901 mi
Last recorded131,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 HVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 131,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 131,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrod (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear rear heat sheild loose

Pass 6 Aug 2024 131,137 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 131,093 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside inner rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front inner end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside inner rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorbers lower mounting plates corroded but not considered excessive

Both rear outer arches corroded but not considered excessive

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 130,687 miles

Nearside inner rear of sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

Nearside outer rear of sill rusty

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner rear of sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2022 130,081 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 129,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 128,657 miles

Front all front suspension components have general heavy corrosion

Rear Inner arches have general heavy corrosion

Rear all rear suspension components have general corrosion

vehicle under body has general corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2019 127,921 miles

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

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

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

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

all suspension components inc sub-frames have general corrosion

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2019 127,814 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

all suspension components inc sub-frames have general corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 126,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor, inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 126,533 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,990 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2016 122,328 miles

Nearside Rear Lower EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Offside Rear Inner FUEL FILTER CORROSION

Fail 24 Jun 2016 122,326 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Offside Rear Inner FUEL FILTER CORROSION

Fail 13 Jun 2016 122,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to front suspension mouting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to suspension mouting (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 117,311 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 117,311 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 114,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2013 102,008 miles

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

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

front offside brake slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2012 90,083 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 7 May 2011 78,968 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 70,354 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 63,679 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 57,227 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,423 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,854 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 37,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SV52 HVW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV52 HVW, 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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SV52 HVW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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