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FD52 ZYK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,165 mi
Last recorded66,165 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 ZYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 66,165 miles

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2019 65,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,640 miles

all tyres worn smooth on inner edge but not measurable

general corrosion on under side of vehicle for age of vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2018 54,640 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

all tyres worn smooth on inner edge but not measurable

general corrosion on under side of vehicle for age of vehicle

Fail 3 Jul 2018 54,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all tyres worn smooth on inner edge but not measurable

general corrosion on under side of vehicle for age of vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2017 45,000 miles

general corrosion to underside , unable to see front chassis rails due to cover

n/s/r sill corroded / damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,356 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad is on the limit / brake is grabbing (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,174 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 26,205 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 26,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 22,900 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 20,485 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,878 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,470 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 16,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 13,296 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 10,337 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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FD52 ZYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FD52 ZYK, 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 FD52 ZYK registered?

FD52 ZYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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