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VE52 NXV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,421 mi
Last recorded90,421 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 90,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 88,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear outer sills has surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2024 86,422 miles

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

vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 13 May 2024 86,409 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2023 83,686 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 80,050 miles

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

both rear outer sills has surface corrosion

Fail 23 May 2022 79,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear outer sills has surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2021 75,971 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nsr/osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 74,409 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,364 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,959 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,153 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,277 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,692 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,263 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,588 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,883 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)

Fail 30 May 2009 31,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2009 31,928 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,036 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,759 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,916 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 NXV 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 80%.

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 NXV, 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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What year was VE52 NXV registered?

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

Is VE52 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 NXV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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