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AY52 HBJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,459 mi
Last recorded102,459 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 102,459 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti-roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And incorrectly fitted (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti-roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Inner and outer sills corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower inner and outer sills badly corroded and holed

Pass 8 Oct 2024 95,925 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 86,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroding.

o/s/ outer rigger corroded and holed

Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,302 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower chassis rails/body/suspension mount panels are covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/floor outrigger panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/valance/sub frame mount panel has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill /wheel arch panel has heavy surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/outrigger panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/valance/subframe mount panel has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill/wheel arch panel has heavy surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 82,253 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,029 miles

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight brake bind offside front brake

Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,563 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,362 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,762 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,261 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,246 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,940 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,173 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 24,355 miles

all tyres have perish cracks

Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,337 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 11,724 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,145 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 7,493 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 HBJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HBJ, 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 HBJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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