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MD52 TAY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,114 mi
Last recorded78,114 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD52 TAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2024 78,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,980 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 77,407 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner wheel arch/sill o/s & n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill, o/s & n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn on outer edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 76,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

under body surface area has signs off corrosion on on body and components

Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,572 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 75,569 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 75,327 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing - possible silicone on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,313 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,924 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,689 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 67,108 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,841 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,461 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,539 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 44,588 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 40,974 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,623 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,229 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,705 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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MD52 TAY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MD52 TAY, 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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MD52 TAY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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