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DG52 YDV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,446 mi
Last recorded85,446 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 YDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,446 miles

Front suspension parts corroded

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake calliper wet but not leaking at time of retest

Rear suspension parts corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2021 85,442 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to front (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front suspension parts corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension parts corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2020 85,373 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hand brake low reading

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

Pass 18 May 2019 69,130 miles

All metal brake pipes heavily undersealed unable to check condition

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 61,312 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer skin heavily corroded, inner skin corroded needs attention (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside reg bulb dim

undersealed heavily

Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,423 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,795 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 53,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,055 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 51,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear axle to nearside. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 48,426 miles

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

Suspension corroded through out vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2014 48,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension corroded through out vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,570 miles

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

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 1 Oct 2012 41,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,211 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,496 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,589 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 16,910 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,755 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 12,747 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edges and cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2005 9,412 miles

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

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 YDV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 DG52 YDV, 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 YDV registered?

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

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