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PE52 LYD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,334 mi
Last recorded50,334 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 LYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 50,334 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 43,657 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 37,112 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides outer bushes at hubs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 37,112 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides outer bushes at hubs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 30,292 miles

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

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 27,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 27,385 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 26,262 miles

outer sills corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 26,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 23,677 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 22,807 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 21,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,372 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,997 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 17,720 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,722 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,982 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,280 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,945 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2008 14,012 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,640 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 12,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,953 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 15 Sep 2005 10,666 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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PE52 LYD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PE52 LYD, 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 PE52 LYD registered?

PE52 LYD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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