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NJ52 AYP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,828 mi
Last recorded104,828 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 AYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2023 104,828 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

front and rear sills corroded

various body panels corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 96,100 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 88,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 84,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Feb 2020 84,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,503 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 67,363 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,039 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle / has protective grease applied. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 67,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,373 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 63,582 miles

Front tyres (both) treads cracking.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 61,295 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 60,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 58,845 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 58,842 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,516 miles

n/s/r sill is corroded, exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,644 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,535 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,619 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,000 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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NJ52 AYP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AYP, 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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NJ52 AYP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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