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DX52 RVF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,027 mi
Last recorded103,027 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 RVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 103,027 miles

( front wheel sensor harnness,s insecure)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 103,011 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

( front wheel sensor harnness,s insecure)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 94,603 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

has slight corrosion under body, sills and arches

vehicle has been lowered

vehicle has been modified

Pass 31 Oct 2020 89,239 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 83,478 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2018 75,367 miles

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 21 Oct 2018 75,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 28 Oct 2017 74,241 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel slight banding

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,974 miles

Offside Front slight banding

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

exhaust system corroded

power steering pipe corroded

under-tray fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 70,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel slight banding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

power steering pipes corroded

under-tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,504 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,552 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 60,552 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2009 57,967 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 57,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,580 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,508 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,663 miles

rear tyres 3mm

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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DX52 RVF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DX52 RVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX52 RVF registered?

DX52 RVF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DX52 RVF safe to buy?

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