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DV52 UZT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,102 mi
Last recorded63,102 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 63,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 62,053 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 60,589 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 56,777 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 55,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 52,794 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,569 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 42,898 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 35,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 3 Mar 2018 35,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,021 miles

Both rear outer sills are corroded

Nearside front brake is sticking slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,016 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 29,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,236 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 27,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,730 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,312 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,279 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 23,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,848 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,313 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,281 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,904 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,228 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 8,418 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 UZT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UZT, 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 UZT registered?

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

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