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AD52 CLY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,372 mi
Last recorded85,372 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 CLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,372 miles

front brakes bind slightly

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2021 85,372 miles

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

front brakes bind slightly

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2020 84,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

underside,outer sills and suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

handbrake lever travel close to limit

outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 83,165 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

handbrake lever travel close to limit

outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,553 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,858 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,818 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,182 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,155 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear outer sills corroded

front inner brake pads look to be getting low??

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,998 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 67,998 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,748 miles

Engine under tray broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Timing belt cover broken and bolt missing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,867 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Engine undertray broken.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhust box braket corroded away.

Timing belt covers broken and bolt missing.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,293 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,826 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 53,125 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 49,417 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 43,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AD52 CLY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AD52 CLY, 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 AD52 CLY registered?

AD52 CLY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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