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AY52 HAA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,223 mi
Last recorded71,223 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 71,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage unable to fully inspect with out remove under tray (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 71,211 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage unable to fully inspect with out remove under tray (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower wig panel corroding still secure when inspected

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wing panel corroding still secure when inspected

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 70,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower wig panel corroding still secure when inspected

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wing panel corroding still secure when inspected

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and inner door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 69,906 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and the o/s/f perishing in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wheel arches are corroding, not showing sharp edges

both front wings corroded as they cover the front sills, not structural and covering the sill so that can not be seen so presumed ok

general underside corrosion, not excessive, other sections have been repaired and painted over, can not see quality of repair but presume ok

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear inner and outer sills, front floor and the front chassis rails have been repaired and covered over with sealer, presumed good

Fail 29 Jul 2020 69,535 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier floor corroded beneath (4.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front floors corroded, within prescribed areas of front suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,540 miles

various welding repairs have been carried out, sealed and painted over all look ok

Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,562 miles

General underside corrosion, front floors especially, but not excessive at time of test

various welding repairs have been carried out, sealed and painted over so can not see the quality of the repair, presumed ok

Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,183 miles

general underside corrosion, floors and rear inner and outer sills, some repair work has been done, painted and covered over so can not see the quality of the repair presumed ok

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,995 miles

general surface corrosion to all of rear suspension unit

Fail 20 Jul 2016 62,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.048 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 61,345 miles

all tyres are perishing, not excessively cracked or showing canvas, the rear ones are also close to the legal limit in tread depth

both rear outer sills are corroding, not excessive at present

Pass 27 May 2014 57,785 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,901 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,028 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 48,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010

Near side front inner face of brake disc corroded

Off side front inner face brake disc corroded

Off side rear inner face brake disc corroded

near side rear inner face brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,955 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 35,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,935 miles

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,070 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 19,066 miles

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

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 HAA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HAA, 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 HAA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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