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PE52 LYF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,856 mi
Last recorded96,856 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 LYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 96,856 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 96,856 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 96,757 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,153 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,582 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 95,150 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 94,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside waxoyled covering some components

Pass 8 Aug 2020 93,475 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded - not within a prescribed area

Pass 10 Aug 2019 92,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 90,281 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2017 87,664 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,369 miles

Slight corrosion to suspension. Components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 83,827 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,827 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 82,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,265 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,174 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 24 Oct 2012 72,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,158 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,067 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,339 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 LYF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

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

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