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NY52 VMO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,315 mi
Last recorded98,315 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 VMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 98,315 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 98,311 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,071 miles

Nearside Rear Corroded but not in any prescribed areas

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)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 89,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind headlight (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Footwell (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Corroded but not in any prescribed areas

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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 80,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 70,557 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 70,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,255 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s + n/s sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,979 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 62,994 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 62,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,001 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 47,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,774 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 39,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,348 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,348 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 17,046 miles

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

tyres showing cracks on tread

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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NY52 VMO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NY52 VMO, 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 NY52 VMO registered?

NY52 VMO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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