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DV52 UZY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,043 mi
Last recorded27,043 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 UZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 27,043 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 27,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking on outer tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 26,861 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 26,485 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,745 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 25,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,655 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 23,535 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,180 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 22,387 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 21,957 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,318 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,770 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,485 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,405 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 17,371 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 12,460 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 9,913 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 UZY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

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

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