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FY52 DGE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,893 mi
Last recorded73,893 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 DGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2024 73,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange/Join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe And Suspension Components Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe And Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 73,068 miles

Centre To Rear Exhaust Joint In Poor Condition

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 73,019 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,080 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,830 miles

General under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,909 miles

Front suspension corroded

Front suspension drop links slight play

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 May 2020 69,906 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front suspension corroded

Front suspension drop links slight play

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,335 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 69,334 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,569 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2017 67,560 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 65,611 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front lower suspension arms corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre badly perished and worn

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 61,275 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 58,944 miles

both front wipers split

front pads wearing

rear pads wearing low

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,405 miles

offside front tyre perishing

rear brake pads wearing

Fail 29 Sep 2012 56,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 17 Sep 2011 53,545 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,349 miles

front tyres perishing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,302 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,977 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,920 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 32,343 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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FY52 DGE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY52 DGE, 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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FY52 DGE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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