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VO52 NVP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,325 mi
Last recorded54,325 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 NVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 54,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 54,314 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 50,992 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 50,907 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 50,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 50,676 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 50,389 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 50,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,321 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,457 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,218 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,948 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 44,948 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,283 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,071 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,274 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,596 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,945 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,009 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,078 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,472 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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VO52 NVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NVP, 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 NVP registered?

VO52 NVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is VO52 NVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 NVP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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