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NL52 MBY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,091 mi
Last recorded85,091 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 MBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 84,512 miles

Nearside slight corrosion on floor at rear

Pass 19 Jul 2013 84,491 miles

VARIOUS COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear brakes discs corroded

STRONG SMELL OF PETROL UNDER VEHICLE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Offside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm & worn on inner edge & split on inner sidewall

POWER STEERING PIPES BADLY CORRODED & DAMP

Fail 9 Jul 2013 84,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Offside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm & worn on inner edge & split on inner sidewall

POWER STEERING PIPES BADLY CORRODED & DAMP

Rear brakes discs corroded

STRONG SMELL OF PETROL UNDER VEHICLE

VARIOUS COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 30 Oct 2009 83,068 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 25 Oct 2008 75,036 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 67,249 miles

LOW ENGINE OIL .

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 67,249 miles

LOW ENGINE OIL .

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,748 miles

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

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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NL52 MBY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL52 MBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL52 MBY registered?

NL52 MBY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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