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AK52 RWN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,723 mi
Last recorded94,723 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,723 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 94,703 miles

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 Aug 2013 94,708 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes greased limiting inspection

underbody heavily coated/greased limiting inspection

Fail 21 Aug 2013 94,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes greased limiting inspection

offside front wiper deteriorated

underbody heavily coated/greased limiting inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2010 94,689 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,440 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 87,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 82,462 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 78,650 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 74,816 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 RWN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RWN, 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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What year was AK52 RWN registered?

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

Is AK52 RWN safe to buy?

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