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DY52 ONA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,553 mi
Last recorded108,553 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 ONA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 108,553 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 102,206 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 95,903 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 92,446 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,465 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,739 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,864 miles

Front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Sills corroded

Suspension items and subframes are corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,794 miles

All suspension arms are corroded

Exhaust blowing slightly

Offside Front tyre i perished

Offside Rear brake pipe to flexi

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,628 miles

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

rear perriished

Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,147 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 41,723 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 36,565 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 33,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,803 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 30,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,448 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 16,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,128 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 3,453 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 3,062 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 ONA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ONA, 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 ONA registered?

DY52 ONA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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