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DU52 AOF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,769 mi
Last recorded107,769 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 AOF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 107,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2025 107,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 104,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 99,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 94,074 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded at rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded by anti roll bar mounting piont (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded at rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 94,074 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing at rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at back box to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded at rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroded by anti roll bar mounting piont (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded at rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,764 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 84,764 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 84,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 84,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 82,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls perished heavily but not showing construction

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 May 2018 82,749 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls perished heavily but not showing construction

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 May 2017 80,378 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded around rack area (2.3.2)

Offside sill corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 May 2017 80,372 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded around rack area (2.3.2)

Offside sill corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,649 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 6 Jun 2016 78,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in side wall cracks (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 29 May 2015 77,407 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 73,632 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 70,392 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,332 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 69,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 66,259 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 58,321 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 58,321 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,963 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 41,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 32,969 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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DU52 AOF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 DU52 AOF, 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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DU52 AOF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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