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MF52 ZYZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,628 mi
Last recorded130,628 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 ZYZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 130,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 125,227 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 117,589 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 110,029 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,811 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 96,511 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 79,503 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,432 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,690 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,342 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 38,772 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 38,772 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 30,636 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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MF52 ZYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF52 ZYZ, 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 MF52 ZYZ registered?

MF52 ZYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is MF52 ZYZ safe to buy?

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