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AY52 WYV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,898 mi
Last recorded82,898 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 82,898 miles

METAL UNDER CAR FLAKEY

Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,767 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 82,332 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,991 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 81,667 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,974 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 80,965 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,803 miles

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

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

long parking brake lever travel

nearside rear tyre tread low on the inside edge

offside rear and both front tyre treads low on the outter edges

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2011 70,801 miles

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

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

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

long parking brake lever travel

nearside rear tyre tread low on the inside edge

offside rear and both front tyre treads low on the outter edges

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,974 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 28,309 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,092 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 13,442 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 WYV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WYV, 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 WYV registered?

AY52 WYV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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The MOT history for AY52 WYV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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