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VO52 XXR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

90,723 mi
Last recorded90,723 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 XXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 90,723 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside of body heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,305 miles

General underbody corrosion to all suspension components and sills

Majority of underbody is coated in underseal not allowing full and thorough corrosion inspection

Fail 19 Mar 2025 90,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion to all suspension components and sills

Majority of underbody is coated in underseal not allowing full and thorough corrosion inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 89,080 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 89,560 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 89,030 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 87,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 87,640 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,191 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 87,191 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 86,966 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing chassis area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front suspension. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 86,289 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Imbalance on rear brakes

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust very rusty on rear joint

Fail 9 Dec 2019 86,286 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Imbalance on rear brakes

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust very rusty on rear joint

Pass 13 Dec 2018 84,273 miles

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty around securing clip on the limit of wear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 80,660 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 80,659 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear brake discs badly deteriorated, pads wearing thin

Front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 788,641 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,786 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 72,786 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 68,909 miles

front number plate deteriorated

passenger air bag turned off

slight drag on offside rear wheel

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,278 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,387 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,801 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight o/s/r brake bind

front brake pads worn low & discs in poor condition

o/s outer sill heavily corroded and holed at rear

Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,318 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 47,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,017 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

s/r/s light on

Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,068 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,785 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 XXR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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