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DY52 OHL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

72,791 mi
Last recorded72,791 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 OHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 72,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 72,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,429 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 70,366 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,217 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,829 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,326 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,196 miles

Nearside Rear small cut in side wall

Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,287 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,047 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,669 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,552 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,932 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,889 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,440 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 20,163 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,056 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,962 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 12,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,116 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 9,351 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 OHL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 OHL, 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 DY52 OHL registered?

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

Is DY52 OHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY52 OHL shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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