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DG52 YDT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,835 mi
Last recorded89,835 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 89,835 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 87,017 miles

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 87,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads low

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 82,336 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 77,844 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

n/s/r and o/s/r outter sills slightly corroded

o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 75,384 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 75,379 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)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 72,548 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 May 2014 72,548 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 69,314 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,065 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer tread

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,437 miles

front brake discs deteriating on inner face

Fail 5 Apr 2011 56,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs deteriating on inner face

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,791 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,859 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,346 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 YDT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG52 YDT, 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 YDT registered?

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

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