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AY52 HBF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,371 mi
Last recorded87,371 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 87,371 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 87,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 85,649 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 85,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by antiroll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,794 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 66,990 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and inside rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and inside rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,327 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear plus both rear tyres has pershing cracks (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,160 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,315 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,072 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,464 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,547 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 38,458 miles

Nearside body sill has corrosion to center & rear

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Offside body sill has corrosion to rear

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 36,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear registration plate starting to detiorate

Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,379 miles

rear registration plate starting to detiorate

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,814 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,801 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 28,794 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,162 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiperblade split on end ok at test

Pass 30 Sep 2005 17,609 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 HBF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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