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AU52 NSZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,553 mi
Last recorded94,553 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 94,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 91,926 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 91,125 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 91,124 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 90,041 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 86,783 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 86,687 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, 30cm from passenger seatbelt anchor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 30 cm from rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 83,204 miles

Light corrosion on both front wings at bottom edge

Fail 24 Apr 2018 83,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Light corrosion on both front wings at bottom edge

Pass 12 May 2017 83,051 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 82,851 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 82,851 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,002 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,897 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 72,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,598 miles

ECU warning light on

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs corroded

offside rear tyre spliting on inner wall

Pass 7 May 2010 58,901 miles

ECU warning light on

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2010 58,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ECU warning light on

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 49,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 40,744 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,414 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,293 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 30,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AU52 NSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AU52 NSZ, 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 AU52 NSZ registered?

AU52 NSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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