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NU52 YVY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,768 mi
Last recorded70,768 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 YVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,768 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 70,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,353 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 65,353 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,564 miles

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

front wipers streaky

Pass 30 Apr 2011 56,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear discs rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2011 56,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,101 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,486 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 35,265 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 26,136 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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NU52 YVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NU52 YVY, 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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NU52 YVY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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