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DK52 VAU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,172 mi
Last recorded50,172 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 VAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,172 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,728 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 49,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished and cracked ( 195-50 R15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,055 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 49,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,493 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 48,493 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 48,184 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED + BRAKES SHOWING SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON RBT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING + TYRE PRESSURE LOW (TOPPED UP)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 48,184 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED + BRAKES SHOWING SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON RBT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING + TYRE PRESSURE LOW (TOPPED UP)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,471 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,936 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,527 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,581 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,877 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear disks brakes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,163 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,350 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 VAU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc 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 VAU, 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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DK52 VAU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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