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AY52 NNE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,266 mi
Last recorded95,266 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 NNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 95,266 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 76,034 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 74,631 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,201 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 71,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 71,103 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,677 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,148 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 70,148 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,374 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall and is cracking in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 59,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall and is cracking in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 54,342 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,438 miles

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

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

all exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,739 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,062 miles

both fronttyres worn low on outer shoulders + cracks in treaded area

Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,887 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,124 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,868 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,689 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 NNE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NNE, 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 NNE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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