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AY52 VLN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,899 mi
Last recorded56,899 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 56,899 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 53,639 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 51,157 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 45,444 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 38,537 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,724 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 29,887 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 29,445 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,364 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 22,909 miles

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

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

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

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 VLN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 VLN registered?

AY52 VLN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AY52 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 VLN shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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