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DE52 KBJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,914 mi
Last recorded75,914 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 KBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 75,914 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill underneath small hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside centre floor small hole, corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 74,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer chasie corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner sills corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 74,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near top suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near top suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,150 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 71,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,984 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,940 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 63,940 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,761 miles

Nearside Front corrosion near suspension mount

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Offside Rear brake pads low

Fail 11 Nov 2015 63,761 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Offside Rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,525 miles

n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,933 miles

travel handbrake..rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,971 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 51,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

CORROSION TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS, BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED, CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,463 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 49,463 miles

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

corrosion front discs

Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,512 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,094 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,704 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 KBJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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