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DE52 KAX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,482 mi
Last recorded74,482 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 KAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 74,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear flexi hose ferrule corroded

all shock absorbers heavily corroded.

general corrosion under chassis/suspension and subframes.

Fail 29 May 2018 74,453 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated offside front floor corroded through. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray in boot heavily corroded and battery protruding through hole. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear flexi hose ferrule corroded

all shock absorbers heavily corroded.

general corrosion under chassis/suspension and subframes.

Pass 24 May 2017 66,542 miles

Underside of car and suspension components in poor and rusty condition

Pass 25 May 2016 56,011 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 56,011 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,029 miles

offside front window down

underside rusty

Fail 29 May 2015 46,026 miles

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

offside front window down

underside rusty

Pass 23 May 2014 40,289 miles

under body/wheel arches and sills generally rusty

Fail 22 May 2014 40,289 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

under body/wheel arches and sills generally rusty

Pass 14 May 2013 34,309 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 34,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,760 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 30,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,853 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,562 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,406 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 25,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,685 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 23,678 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,753 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,740 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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DE52 KAX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE52 KAX, 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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DE52 KAX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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