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DY52 ONV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,224 mi
Last recorded81,224 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 81,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 80,325 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 79,403 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 77,865 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill slight rusting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 73,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,746 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 70,564 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 68,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 68,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,696 miles

Outer sills getting rustie

Pass 13 Feb 2016 64,543 miles

slight rusting on o/s front chassis rail

slight rusting on outer sills

Fail 13 Feb 2016 64,543 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight rusting on o/s front chassis rail

slight rusting on outer sills

Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,652 miles

slight rust on outer sills and o/s suspension mount areas

Pass 16 Jan 2014 60,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,433 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 55,433 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 51,056 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 51,056 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,293 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,091 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,318 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,008 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 34,008 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,808 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 ONV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ONV, 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 ONV registered?

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

Is DY52 ONV safe to buy?

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