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VA52 UOO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,702 mi
Last recorded138,702 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 UOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 138,702 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 136,250 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 133,625 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 130,022 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 130,005 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 127,324 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,302 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 118,458 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 114,746 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on all discs

Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 68,907 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 68,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,885 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 36,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,413 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner also outer edges offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,966 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 23,966 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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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VA52 UOO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VA52 UOO, 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 VA52 UOO registered?

VA52 UOO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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