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AE52 HMV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,187 mi
Last recorded76,187 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 76,187 miles

Age related areas of corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

Outer sills borderline corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 70,780 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,013 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,893 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,958 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undershield fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2010 60,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear sill area heavily corroded but not holed.

Offside rear sill area heavily corroded but not holed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 60,710 miles

Nearside rear sill area heavily corroded but not holed.

Offside rear sill area heavily corroded but not holed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 29,622 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 HMV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE52 HMV?

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What year was AE52 HMV registered?

AE52 HMV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is AE52 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 HMV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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