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DN52 AAY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,610 mi
Last recorded99,610 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 AAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 99,610 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 99,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 94,487 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,487 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,412 miles

corrosion on all four suspension arms

Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,209 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 80,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,347 miles

off side and near side outer sills have rust on some sections but no holes,,,

Fail 25 Jun 2012 73,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side and near side outer sills have rust on some sections but no holes,,,

Pass 24 May 2011 61,599 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 61,596 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 51,567 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 44,699 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,553 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2008 36,466 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 29,478 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 23,072 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 19,244 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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DN52 AAY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DN52 AAY, 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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DN52 AAY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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