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AE52 HMA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,876 mi
Last recorded62,876 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 62,876 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 62,876 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,266 miles

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

EML light is on

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

nsr brake slightly sticking

Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,263 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 56,263 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,985 miles

front brake discs inner faces 50% corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,689 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s wiper worn

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,704 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,384 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,495 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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AE52 HMA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE52 HMA, 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 AE52 HMA registered?

AE52 HMA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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