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PK52 DUY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,471 mi
Last recorded84,471 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 DUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2021 84,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross over pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front headlamp glasses deteriorating

general under body corrosion to chassis suspension and steering components

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear of outer sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear of outer sill corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2020 79,735 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear of outer sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear of outer sill corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,254 miles

Both rear arches corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear discs corroded

nearside parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 15 Oct 2019 73,173 miles

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

Both rear arches corroded

Front discs corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear discs corroded

nearside parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 3 Oct 2018 72,173 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 71,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,376 miles

rear suspension wishbones have scaleing corrosion advise waxoil treatment

Fail 28 Sep 2016 67,376 miles

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

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

rear suspension wishbones have scaleing corrosion advise waxoil treatment

Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,302 miles

n/s parking brake only just meets requirements

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,303 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all of front and rear suspension is corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 59,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all of front and rear suspension is corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,689 miles

windscreen on n/s is slightly scratced

Fail 23 Oct 2013 55,689 miles

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

windscreen on n/s is slightly scratced

Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,512 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,747 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 40,744 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,282 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 30,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,498 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 26,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,769 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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PK52 DUY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PK52 DUY, 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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PK52 DUY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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