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AO52 ZVS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,554 mi
Last recorded122,554 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 122,554 miles

under side of car light corrosion

windscreen damage nearside front

Pass 23 Jun 2016 115,084 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 109,184 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 109,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 97,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 97,986 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,595 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 86,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 81,694 miles

Both outer sills corroding at rear ends

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/s front brake disc corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2010 76,492 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,004 miles

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

n/s rear tyre tread approx 3mm, o/s/rear tyre tread less than 3mm

Fail 7 Dec 2009 71,950 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre tread approx 3mm, o/s/rear tyre tread less than 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2008 65,168 miles

o/s rear tyre tread approx 3mm/n/s/r 4mm

Fail 2 Dec 2008 65,144 miles

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

o/s rear tyre tread approx 3mm/n/s/r 4mm

Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,033 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 49,643 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 38,659 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 ZVS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 AO52 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

AO52 ZVS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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