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DY52 OHH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,692 mi
Last recorded36,692 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 OHH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 36,692 miles

ALL UNDER BODY SUSPENSION COMPONENTS DRY7 & RUSTY BUT NO PARTS LIKLEY TO BE WEAKENED

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 36,027 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 35,614 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 34,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 34,152 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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 24 Aug 2020 33,178 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 31,272 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 28,993 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,374 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,935 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,830 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,732 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,618 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 8,198 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 OHH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OHH, 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 OHH registered?

DY52 OHH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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