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AG52 ZXC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,151 mi
Last recorded78,151 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 ZXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,151 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,518 miles

Both outer door sills corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,281 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 66,281 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 64,269 miles

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 24 May 2013 63,414 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 63,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 61,325 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded

front brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,325 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,623 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 59,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,454 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 53,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,827 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 46,827 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,004 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 40,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AG52 ZXC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG52 ZXC, 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

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What year was AG52 ZXC registered?

AG52 ZXC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is AG52 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG52 ZXC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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