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VO52 XXV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,451 mi
Last recorded67,451 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 67,451 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 65,607 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 63,811 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 60,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 59,633 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,170 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 58,390 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,899 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 52,751 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 52,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2013 48,655 miles

Bad cracking to both rear tyres.

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)

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded/weak.

Rear brake pads wearing slightly low.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2012 46,331 miles

front wipers smear

rear discs and pads low

rear tyres bad cracks to tread

Pass 11 May 2011 44,628 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,155 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,920 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,735 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,334 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 XXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 XXV, 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 VO52 XXV registered?

VO52 XXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is VO52 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 XXV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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