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AE52 YYO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,117 mi
Last recorded43,117 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 YYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,117 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 37,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have a corrosion lip on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 37,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have a corrosion lip on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 35,878 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 34,953 miles

offside rear tyre perishing on the inner side wall

Fail 8 Oct 2016 34,947 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing on the inner side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2015 34,152 miles

slight bind on front brakes

slight bind on rear brakes

surface cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 12 Sep 2015 34,152 miles

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

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

slight bind on front brakes

slight bind on rear brakes

surface cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2014 33,494 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,630 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,552 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,403 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 28,403 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn low

rear near side inner brake pad worn low

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,589 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,545 miles

front pads getingt loow ,front disc worn

Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,319 miles

front brake pads getting low,and discs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,281 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all brake discs rusty.

n/s & o/s front tyre tread in poor condition.

Pass 5 Oct 2005 15,637 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 YYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YYO, 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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AE52 YYO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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