# SH52KZP — MAZDA MX-5 MOT History & Vehicle Check

SH52KZP is a Black MAZDA MX-5, Petrol (1840cc), first registered 2002-11-29. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SH52KZP — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SH52KZP |
| Make | MAZDA |
| Model | MX-5 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1840cc |
| First registered | 2002-11-29 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2017-01-23 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 19
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 8
- Pass rate: 57.89%
- Total defects recorded: 41

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-22 11:44:17 | PASSED | 91,907 MI | 2017-01-23 00:00:00 |
| 2016-01-21 12:23:53 | FAILED | 91,902 MI | — |
| 2015-01-22 14:48:35 | PASSED | 88,608 MI | 2016-01-23 00:00:00 |
| 2015-01-22 12:00:14 | FAILED | 88,599 MI | — |
| 2014-01-24 10:22:47 | PASSED | 84,617 MI | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 |
| 2014-01-16 12:12:27 | FAILED | 84,607 MI | — |
| 2013-01-22 11:36:32 | PASSED | 81,331 MI | 2014-01-21 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-14 16:21:16 | PASSED | 78,192 MI | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-13 11:59:58 | FAILED | 78,192 MI | — |
| 2011-04-05 16:22:49 | PASSED | 65,765 MI | 2012-05-04 00:00:00 |
| 2011-04-05 13:26:58 | FAILED | 65,763 MI | — |
| 2010-04-06 10:53:59 | PASSED | 53,908 MI | 2011-05-04 00:00:00 |
| 2010-04-01 14:42:33 | FAILED | 53,755 MI | — |
| 2009-05-05 14:22:13 | PASSED | 39,149 MI | 2010-05-04 00:00:00 |
| 2009-05-05 14:22:13 | FAILED | 39,149 MI | — |
| 2008-04-07 10:13:15 | PASSED | 22,636 MI | 2009-04-06 00:00:00 |
| 2007-03-31 15:17:16 | PASSED | 15,970 MI | 2008-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2007-03-17 14:30:05 | FAILED | 15,775 MI | — |
| 2005-12-10 10:56:31 | PASSED | 10,731 MI | 2006-12-09 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2016-01-22 11:44:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

**2016-01-21 12:23:53 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

**2015-01-22 12:00:14 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FAIL: front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- FAIL: front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

**2014-01-16 12:12:27 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

**2012-06-14 16:21:16 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- USER ENTERED: both front and n/s/r tyres cracked and perished

**2012-06-13 11:59:58 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FAIL: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- USER ENTERED: both front and n/s/r tyres cracked and perished

**2011-04-05 13:26:58 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

**2010-04-06 10:53:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2010-04-01 14:42:33 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

**2009-05-05 14:22:13 (FAILED)**

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

**2007-03-17 14:30:05 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FAIL: Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FAIL: Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SH52KZP is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SH52KZP. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
