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OY52 ETD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,341 mi
Last recorded44,341 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 ETD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,341 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 44,341 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,393 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,560 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 42,557 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,101 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,832 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,790 miles

front subframe and both lower arms surface corrision

rear subframe and both lower arms surface corrision

Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear lower suspension arms surface corrision

rear sudframe surface corrision

Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,614 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 34,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,818 miles

Near side front tyre parishing on side wall

Off side rear tyre parishing on side wall

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,185 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,126 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 19,518 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,518 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,748 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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OY52 ETD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OY52 ETD, 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 OY52 ETD registered?

OY52 ETD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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