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DY52 NWK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,658 mi
Last recorded101,658 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 NWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 101,658 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wheels grabbing very slight

corrosion underneath vehicle

nsr lens damaged no white light displaying

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,621 miles

nsf wheel grabbing very slight

Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,149 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 93,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,737 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 88,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,137 miles

offside outer rear sill corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,856 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,686 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,670 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,871 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 54,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 39,411 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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DY52 NWK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DY52 NWK, 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 DY52 NWK registered?

DY52 NWK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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