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DS52 DVK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,984 mi
Last recorded106,984 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 106,984 miles

Nearside Rear Unsure what method of repair has been carried out on floor to sill corrosion because area has been covered with underseal

Fail 12 Jul 2024 106,915 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to Sill area holed/corroded at rear of Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking brake not releasing correctly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,261 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 96,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 89,199 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & rear all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & o/s/rear outer & inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,234 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 85,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 81,303 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,295 miles

exhaust system corroded

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2018 81,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,906 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded but gas tight

general vehicle underside corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,699 miles

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,913 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,023 miles

centre and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,312 miles

advise condition nearside outer sill/rear section-corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2013 74,312 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 15 Feb 2012 68,499 miles

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,039 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,868 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,601 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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DS52 DVK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS52 DVK, 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 DS52 DVK registered?

DS52 DVK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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