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AY52 ZUA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,838 mi
Last recorded81,838 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 ZUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,838 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 81,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,141 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 77,141 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2014 71,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,570 miles

exhaust system corroding badly

Pass 31 May 2012 60,464 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 60,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 50,468 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 44,539 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 38,370 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 32,663 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZUA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZUA, 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 ZUA registered?

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

Is AY52 ZUA safe to buy?

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