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FY52 DGF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,071 mi
Last recorded77,071 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 DGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs have corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to wear low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

various under body corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2018 77,045 miles

Front Brake drum significantly and obviously worn both front badly pitted, and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill is excessively corroded, which has caused a large hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached linkage has detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs have corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to wear low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear high level brake light inop

various under body corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,774 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,957 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under side of vehicle very rusted!

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sill,s. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,841 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,475 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both suspension subframe,s severly rusted .

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f Brake binding.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,376 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various stonechips on front windscreen

Fail 7 Nov 2013 57,376 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,528 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,254 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 47,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,123 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 44,122 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,520 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 42,520 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 34,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,875 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,277 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 19,875 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 DGF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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