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LY52 ECT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,273 mi
Last recorded94,273 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 ECT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 94,273 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 94,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal on all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 94,205 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal on all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 93,327 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 93,327 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 92,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 85,921 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2020 79,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 73,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,334 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,149 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,297 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,941 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,612 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,191 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,526 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 30,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2009 28,768 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,908 miles

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

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

both front and offside rear tyre slighty perished

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,983 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,440 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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LY52 ECT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LY52 ECT, 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 LY52 ECT registered?

LY52 ECT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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