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MX52 DAR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,839 mi
Last recorded110,839 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 DAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 110,839 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 110,830 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Fluctuation across axle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Fluctuation across axle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 103,836 miles

EML indicates a fault. Registered 11/2002

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing rusted. Multiple layers. Not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear 2 rear floor braces bent not insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2021 103,565 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst leaking at both connection points (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking before and after the catalyst (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED headlights (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

EML indicates a fault. Registered 11/2002

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing rusted. Multiple layers. Not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear 2 rear floor braces bent not insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2020 94,824 miles

Corrosion rear subframe.

Corrosion to suspension components.

Eml light on. Vehicle registered Nov 2002.

Various historic welding repairs

Vehicle has been under silled.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 90,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis has general corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,825 miles

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

general underbody and suspension components have corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2018 82,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

general underbody and suspension components have corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2017 78,036 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 78,036 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2017 77,634 miles

corrosion to n/s/r and n/s/f sills

corrosion to o/s/f sill

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,286 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 74,281 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 74,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both sides floor to sill areas corroded

front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,408 miles

both sills corroded

sill repaired not able fully inspect as paited

Fail 2 Apr 2015 71,368 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both sills corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 64,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both sides rear sills corroded requires attention

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,699 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both sides rear sills corroded requires attention

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,957 miles

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

both sides sill corroded

os wiper slightly smeary

Fail 4 Apr 2012 53,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

advise exhaust system rusty

advise front number plate cracked

advise handbrake travel is long

advise n/s and o/s outer sills rusty

advise o/s/f wiper blade worn

advise rear brake discs rusty and brake pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,781 miles

advise front number plate cracked

advise handbrake travel is long

advise exhaust system rusty

advise n/s and o/s outer sills rusty

advise o/s/f wiper blade worn

advise rear brake discs rusty and brake pads low

Fail 9 May 2011 53,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 53,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 48,055 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,055 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 43,092 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 43,092 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,609 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,124 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 28,718 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

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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MX52 DAR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MX52 DAR, 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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MX52 DAR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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