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DV52 LWR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,500 mi
Last recorded81,500 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 LWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,500 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 81,876 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear lower outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 78,032 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both outer sills at rear corroding

slight brake bind to o/s/f

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,568 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,167 miles

n/s and o/s sills corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,368 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,070 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,146 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 56,144 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,816 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,655 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,104 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 22,788 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 28 Nov 2006 17,569 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 13,188 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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DV52 LWR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LWR, 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 DV52 LWR registered?

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

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