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DK52 PYU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,778 mi
Last recorded95,778 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 PYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 95,778 miles

both rear outer sills holed.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,853 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,073 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,932 miles

corrosion on subframes and suspension components

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside and nearside sills starting to corrode

Fail 18 Apr 2015 82,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on subframes and suspension components

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside and nearside sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,027 miles

n/s/ and o/s/f tyres perished

rear brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 77,137 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 74,937 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,937 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,155 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 19 Aug 2011 72,148 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,553 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,612 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 66,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,092 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 57,594 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,582 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 44,883 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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DK52 PYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK52 PYU, 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 DK52 PYU registered?

DK52 PYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DK52 PYU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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