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DU52 AOP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,453 mi
Last recorded143,453 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 AOP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 143,453 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Mar 2022 143,450 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog light

Pass 11 Mar 2021
Pass 29 Apr 2019 133,865 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 129,703 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 125,166 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 125,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above a/roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above a/roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 119,151 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 119,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 109,385 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 94,018 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 84,905 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 84,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,115 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,920 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 76,043 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,945 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,228 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 60,430 miles

n/s rear number plate light unit broken recommend renewal light is operational

Fail 21 May 2007 60,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s rear number plate light unit broken recommend renewal light is operational

Pass 16 May 2006 51,872 miles

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

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

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 AOP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DU52 AOP, 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 AOP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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