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VX52 TXZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,029 mi
Last recorded134,029 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 TXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 134,029 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 124,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear handbrake has only just reached required effort

Fail 24 Apr 2023 124,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 120,373 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,390 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,156 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 99,938 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 92,448 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,040 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 80,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 65,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,785 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 61,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n/s/r brake discs

slight damage to n/s/f outer side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,604 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,302 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,410 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,124 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,525 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 21,057 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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VX52 TXZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VX52 TXZ, 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 VX52 TXZ registered?

VX52 TXZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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