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PE52 LYP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

48,427 mi
Last recorded48,427 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 LYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 48,427 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 48,427 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front Droplink Boots Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 46,750 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Starting To Mist Over (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres All Round Have Minor Cracks Present On Inner Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Present In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 46,371 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/F Wheel Grabbing Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play Slight Play Present In O/S/F Wheel Bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Present In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 45,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight Brake Imbalance Present Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S/R Number Plate Light Inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Present In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,241 miles

Both Front Brake Disc Backing Plates Corroding Away

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear Outer Sills Corroded Through Outer Layer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/F Lower Wing/Sill Heavily Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S/F Lower Wing/Sill Corroded Through Wing Layer Of Body Metal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front Suspension Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Starting To Get Low (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure Vehicle Undertray Corroding (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Inner Wheel Arch Chassis Points Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Upper Inner Wheel Arches Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 43,177 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,153 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,623 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 37,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,829 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 28,903 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,191 miles

showing surface rust on various suspension components front and rear

Pass 18 Aug 2012 25,168 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 23,343 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 21,268 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 18,164 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,981 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,678 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 7,113 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 5,636 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 LYP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE52 LYP registered?

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

Is PE52 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE52 LYP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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