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AY52 EOC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,704 mi
Last recorded126,704 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 EOC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 126,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails inside front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer both wheel arches

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 126,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails inside front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer both wheel arches

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,815 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 117,170 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 3 Apr 2017 117,170 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,396 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 110,363 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working park (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,502 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 88,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 88,490 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,326 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,267 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 73,263 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,957 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread.

Rear inner brake pads low.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 60,957 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread.

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

Rear inner brake pads low.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,156 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,455 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,681 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,224 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,563 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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AY52 EOC 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 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 AY52 EOC, 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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AY52 EOC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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