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DA52 KCG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,035 mi
Last recorded65,035 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 KCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear under vehicle body corroded

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension components and suspension mounting areas corroded and covered in under seal

Pass 7 Jul 2022 61,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both side inner wheel arch and sills slightly corroded

vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 28 Jun 2022 61,741 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both side inner wheel arch and sills slightly corroded

vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,570 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 58,548 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,449 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 57,868 miles

Offside advise headlamp mounting in poor condition

advise sills and under car rusting

Pass 20 Nov 2018 57,731 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

The rear of both sills will need welding in the very near future

Pass 28 Nov 2017 57,281 miles

Both sills at the rear are badly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 56,941 miles

Both sill will require welding in the near future

Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,323 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,793 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,768 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 52,766 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 50,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,453 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,482 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,574 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 43,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,725 miles

NSF tyre tread low on edges

OSF tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2008 32,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front tyres getting low in/out edges

advise have spray greased brake pipes

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,752 miles

advise front tyres getting low in/out edges

advise have spray greased brake pipes

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,459 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,371 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 17,759 miles

Front 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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DA52 KCG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DA52 KCG, 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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DA52 KCG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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