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VE52 NXS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,313 mi
Last recorded41,313 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 NXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 41,313 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 37,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 33,029 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 31,329 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 30,381 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 29,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 28,266 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 28,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 10 Jun 2017 27,370 miles

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

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

all four tyres starting to perish and crack

Fail 10 Jun 2017 27,370 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,470 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 20 Jun 2015 25,843 miles

light corrosion on rear of sills

Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,543 miles

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR END OF BOTH OUTER SILLS

Fail 19 Jun 2014 24,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR END OF BOTH OUTER SILLS

Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,103 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 21,841 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 19,588 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 15,959 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 13,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 11,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 10,036 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 7,655 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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VE52 NXS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VE52 NXS, 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 VE52 NXS registered?

VE52 NXS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is VE52 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 NXS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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