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PE52 LYG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,505 mi
Last recorded87,505 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 87,505 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion several components (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 87,505 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion several components (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,282 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills not holed at time of test

corrosion to under body and lower susp arms and anti roll bars and shock absorbers

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

unable to see condition of some metal brake pipes

Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,282 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion to inner and outer sills not holed at time of test

corrosion to under body and lower susp arms and anti roll bars and shock absorbers

o/s wiper blade starting to split

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

unable to see condition of some metal brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2014 76,712 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 76,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

front discs lipped and scored

Pass 9 May 2013 72,137 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 72,137 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 68,025 miles

offside rear outter sill corroaded but not holed

Fail 21 May 2012 68,025 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear outter sill corroaded but not holed

Pass 19 May 2011 62,840 miles

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

advise offside front tyre cuts on inner eage but not showing cords

Fail 19 May 2011 62,840 miles

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

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

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

advise offside front tyre cuts on inner eage but not showing cords

Pass 24 May 2010 56,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 56,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,254 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,555 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,084 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 22,387 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)

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 LYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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