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DY52 UGH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,365 mi
Last recorded59,365 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 UGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 59,365 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 59,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,012 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2017 57,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2016 54,697 miles

All o/s & n/s front & rear suspension components corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame. (2.4.G.1)

O/s & n/s floor corroding in various places.

O/s & n/s/r undersills corroding.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 54,647 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

All o/s & n/s front & rear suspension components corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame. (2.4.G.1)

O/s & n/s floor corroding in various places.

O/s & n/s/r undersills corroding.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 51,587 miles

Nearside Front directional tyre incorrectly fitted

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

Offside Front directional tyre incorrectly fitted

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 51,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front directional tyre incorrectly fitted

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

Offside Front directional tyre incorrectly fitted

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 48,838 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 45,839 miles

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

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

nsf brake slight bind

Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,254 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 40,726 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 38,004 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 32,626 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 29,472 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,738 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,251 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 16,809 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 UGH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UGH, 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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DY52 UGH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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