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DU52 PVP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,316 mi
Last recorded109,316 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 PVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 109,316 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2018 109,313 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 109,313 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 106,623 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 106,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 101,548 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 101,548 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,356 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 86,356 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,162 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,865 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 69,865 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,956 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 61,956 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,324 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 55,324 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,922 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,070 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 40,070 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,013 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 PVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PVP, 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 DU52 PVP registered?

DU52 PVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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