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DV52 HCD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,873 mi
Last recorded92,873 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 HCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 92,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

O/S+N/S FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 92,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

O/S+N/S FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 91,483 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 89,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 89,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 85,549 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 82,598 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 82,404 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 81,717 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 81,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,027 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,013 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,975 miles

Off side front brake dragging slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2015 58,086 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 51,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,702 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,719 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,461 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,770 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,205 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,870 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 17,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 10,165 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

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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DV52 HCD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV52 HCD, 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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DV52 HCD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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