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DG52 YDR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,406 mi
Last recorded85,406 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 YDR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 85,406 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

ns/f outer sill corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2022 85,406 miles

All suspension springs corroded

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault reset ok for mot test came back on after roadtest (ns/f sensor stored) (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ns/f outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 79,727 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,152 miles

Light Corrosion To Rear Suspension

Nearside Front Lower Outer Wing Corroded @ Lower Mounting Area

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,591 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 69,576 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 68,575 miles

Nearside Front outer sill/wing corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 68,569 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect PLACED IN FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE OBSCURED THE FULL NUMBER PLATE LIKELY TO BE MISREAD (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING

Offside Rear Outer WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear Outer WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,770 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,563 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 63,447 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 62,673 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,961 miles

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 20 Feb 2013 61,935 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 4 May 2012 57,230 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting broken

Oil leak

both front wishbones slightly corroded

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

not much reserve travel in parking brake

Fail 2 May 2012 57,169 miles

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

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

1 rear exhaust mounting broken

Oil leak

both front wishbones slightly corroded

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

not much reserve travel in parking brake

Pass 9 May 2011 60,659 miles

front and rear discs and pads getting low and discs corroaded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,629 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,989 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 29,617 miles

o/s / n/s rear tyres wearing on outer tread

Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,071 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,779 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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DG52 YDR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DG52 YDR, 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 DG52 YDR registered?

DG52 YDR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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