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DY52 UWW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,598 mi
Last recorded66,598 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 UWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,598 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 61,721 miles

Both wiper blades poor

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill & wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill & wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements & lever travel high

Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,742 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 59,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 58,199 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)

Pass 10 May 2017 55,141 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,726 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 48,726 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,420 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,458 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,559 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 37,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,608 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 18,764 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 18,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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 UWW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UWW, 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 UWW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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