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NJ52 AYN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,370 mi
Last recorded125,370 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 AYN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 125,370 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 117,302 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 114,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 109,248 miles

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 109,248 miles

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 103,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 103,495 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 93,008 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 82,329 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 64,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NJ52 AYN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NJ52 AYN, 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 NJ52 AYN registered?

NJ52 AYN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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