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AY52 HBK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,527 mi
Last recorded162,527 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 162,527 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 162,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 149,016 miles

n/s/f chassis corroded

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f fog light smashed

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2017 148,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill contains excessive body filler (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in three places (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill contains excessive body filler (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f chassis corroded

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f fog light smashed

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

signs of o/s/r brake getting hot

slight o/s/r brake judder

Pass 23 Nov 2015 135,774 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 135,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside, rear of vehicle (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 135,713 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside, rear of vehicle (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 126,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 126,684 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s handbrake poor

Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,231 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 120,231 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 116,532 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 111,473 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 111,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 103,358 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,358 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 92,503 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 80,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 80,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 68,323 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,857 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 45,061 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

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AY52 HBK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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