MOT Status
ValidMileage
48,427 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
showing surface rust on various suspension components front and rear
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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
How do I check the history of PE52 LYP?
You can check the full history of PE52 LYP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does PE52 LYP have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE52 LYP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.