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OV52 TYY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,537 mi
Last recorded99,537 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 TYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 99,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 94,975 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 94,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill areas - within 30cm of seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill areas - within 30cm of seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Surround damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/R tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 85,647 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,662 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Nov 2019 72,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened caliper park brake (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2019 72,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened caliper park brake (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,858 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,143 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 67,136 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 66,037 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2016 66,037 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2015 64,837 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 64,828 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 6,200 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,257 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 56,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,992 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 50,989 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,963 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,960 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,608 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,125 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,289 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,201 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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OV52 TYY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV52 TYY, 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 OV52 TYY registered?

OV52 TYY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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