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AY52 HBD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,966 mi
Last recorded68,966 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,966 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of the vehicle rusty in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 68,028 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of the vehicle rusty (supension arms, sills etc.) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 67,669 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle is scabby underneath (sills,suspension arms etc.) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 67,221 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,627 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,154 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 65,384 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,912 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 64,127 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,440 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,696 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,054 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

advise all under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroded & bracket for sensor fell off

Fail 19 Jul 2013 61,054 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

advise all under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroded & bracket for sensor fell off

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,344 miles

Center and rear exhaust joints corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 58,610 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 58,604 miles

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

osr light unit damaged but not affecting light output

Pass 27 May 2011 57,621 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 55,687 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,704 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,704 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,667 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,375 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,550 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 32,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBD, 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 AY52 HBD registered?

AY52 HBD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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