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AY52 VHU

2002 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,633 mi
Last recorded80,633 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MPV79,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VHU
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 80,633 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 75,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,970 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 73,955 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting sill (6.6.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear cross member behind bumper corroded but not structural

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,555 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

second set of rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2014 61,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 56,374 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2013 56,374 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 Feb 2012 52,120 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,120 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,518 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,061 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,214 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,043 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,167 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,922 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 10,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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AY52 VHU is a 2002 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 79,256 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY52 VHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY52 VHU registered?

AY52 VHU is a 2002 Mazda MPV, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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