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DK52 TBZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,661 mi
Last recorded96,661 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 TBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,661 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 96,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 87,780 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 87,780 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 79,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,712 miles

offside front tyre slight wear on inside edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,395 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,381 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 49,380 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,540 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 41,531 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

Pass 3 Nov 2006 34,690 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 TBZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK52 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

DK52 TBZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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