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DG52 YDU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

31,926 mi
Last recorded31,926 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 YDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 31,926 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 30,797 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 29,672 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 29,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 28,514 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 27,596 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2022 27,596 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 27,504 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 27,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 25,461 miles

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

Parking brake only just passed.

Fail 23 Oct 2018 25,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Parking brake only just passed.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 24,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inside edge,185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 24,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inside edge,185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 23,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 185/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner edge 185/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 19,824 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 17,278 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 15,237 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 15,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 13,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 13,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 11,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 10,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Sep 2008 9,515 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and has nail in tread area.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2007 8,224 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 6,010 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 YDU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG52 YDU registered?

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

Is DG52 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 YDU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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