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DX52 RZK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,922 mi
Last recorded53,922 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 RZK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 53,922 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 53,922 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,190 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 48,189 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,748 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 45,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,187 miles

Surface corrosion at rear of N/S outer sill.Has not penetrated

Fail 20 Jul 2016 44,187 miles

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Surface corrosion at rear of N/S outer sill.Has not penetrated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,812 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 43,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,971 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,207 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,131 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,502 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,023 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 34,065 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,179 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,580 miles

air bag warning light flashing.

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 RZK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RZK, 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 DX52 RZK registered?

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

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