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AM52 HXP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,055 mi
Last recorded94,055 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 94,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,100 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

under body painted and rusty in places

Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,995 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner sills/front floors slightly corroded both sides.

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 63,237 miles

exhaust tip protrudes the rear bumper by 6 inches

Fail 21 Apr 2017 63,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

exhaust tip protrudes the rear bumper by 6 inches

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,176 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 56,145 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,309 miles

advise o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,492 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,923 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2012 30,923 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 25,532 miles

o/s/ftyre close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,384 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 20,878 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 20,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,353 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,219 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 8,536 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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AM52 HXP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 AM52 HXP, 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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AM52 HXP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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