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VX52 TYK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,318 mi
Last recorded46,318 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 46,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 35,963 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 21 Feb 2024 35,469 miles

all wishbone arms corroded

general corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2023 35,184 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 34,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS WORN PITTED INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 34,653 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken O/S & N/S REAR COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS WORN PITTED INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,673 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,567 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 29,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,361 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 28,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,258 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 27,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,991 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 25,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,002 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 7 Mar 2012 23,409 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,271 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,384 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,879 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,371 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 TYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

VX52 TYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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