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AK52 RWL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,079 mi
Last recorded109,079 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 109,079 miles

NEW BRAKE PADS HAVE ONLY BEEN FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR AT TIME OF RETEST

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general under body and component surface corrosion

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2021 109,067 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body and component surface corrosion

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2020 91,819 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills - unable to fully inspect

Fail 22 May 2020 91,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery floor excessively corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills - unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,993 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both under sills corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2019 87,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both under sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,107 miles

suspension arms corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2018 81,107 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis on side and underneath (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis on side (2.4.A.3)

possible noisy offside rear wheel bearing

suspension arms corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,657 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 75,657 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid CALIPER (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,476 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 70,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,470 miles

Under vehicle surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 67,430 miles

Both front lower wings rust bubbles.

Under vehicle surface corrosion.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,414 miles

corrosion on suspension and brake components

corrosion under car and on body

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 62,414 miles

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

corrosion on suspension and brake components

corrosion under car and on body

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,946 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 56,946 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,383 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak prop seal

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,757 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,205 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 32,704 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,704 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,154 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,943 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,383 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 RWL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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