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VO52 KCE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,029 mi
Last recorded62,029 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 KCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 62,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 59,895 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 57,532 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 57,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 53,669 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 49,731 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 48,839 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 48,445 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 48,237 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,515 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 46,561 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,927 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,184 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,548 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,165 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,718 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,428 miles

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,886 miles

front pads appear low,cannot thoroughly inspect (wheels not removed) discs at front corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,074 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,749 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges andstarting to perish.o/s/r tyre inner wall starting to perish.small nail in n/s/r tyre.

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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VO52 KCE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VO52 KCE, 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 VO52 KCE registered?

VO52 KCE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is VO52 KCE safe to buy?

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