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AO52 VZB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,895 mi
Last recorded131,895 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 131,895 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 131,773 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 124,984 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 124,950 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 112,318 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 112,212 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

corosion setting in at both outer sills.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 106,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 106,632 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 101,578 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 95,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking on inner side wall.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 87,396 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,460 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 58,171 miles

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

handbrake lever has a lot of travel.

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,812 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,625 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 34,756 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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AO52 VZB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO52 VZB, 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 AO52 VZB registered?

AO52 VZB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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