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AY52 XEG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,732 mi
Last recorded32,732 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,732 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,196 miles

both rear tyres worn to 1.8 mm

long parking brake travel

some front service brake judder

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,338 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,971 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 XEG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 XEG, 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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What year was AY52 XEG registered?

AY52 XEG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is AY52 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 XEG shows 4 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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