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AY52 HBG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,317 mi
Last recorded47,317 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 47,317 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 47,317 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 46,588 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 45,923 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most front suspension components have various levels of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most rear suspension components have various levels of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,602 miles

Exhaust system corroded around flanges

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2019 45,353 miles

corrosion to exhaust system/joints

corrosion to front and rear brake and suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2018 44,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre slightly perished

corrosion to front and rear brake and suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,580 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 44,329 miles

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,444 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,831 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,500 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 37,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underside of body has slight surface rust to all components and body.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,291 miles

underside of body has slight surface rust to all components and body.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,312 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,165 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 26,335 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 26,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,429 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,601 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 10,789 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 HBG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

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

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