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AK52 NXZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,000 mi
Last recorded118,000 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 118,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots on link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots on link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal/quarter (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,844 miles

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

both chassis rails at front corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2016 111,844 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both chassis rails at front corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2014 100,077 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 100,077 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,650 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 91,315 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 91,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

B/Fluid level at reservior abit low

Both outer sills abit corroded at rear end areas

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front and rear inner w/arch areas (esp rears), getting abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded slightly

Front chassis areas next to subframe and roll-bar mounts, getting corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear end areas and rear pipes at pipe end areas, getting corroded abit

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

O/S/R tyre has screw stuck in at inner tread area

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,815 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 75,403 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 75,403 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,205 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,734 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,062 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,888 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,784 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 30,454 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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AK52 NXZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK52 NXZ, 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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AK52 NXZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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