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PK52 DVH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,645 mi
Last recorded127,645 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 DVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 127,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 121,596 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 121,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 115,131 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 109,638 miles

advise corrosion on outer sills ,underside of vehicle ,suspension components

Fail 31 Aug 2013 109,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise corrosion on outer sills ,underside of vehicle ,suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 102,685 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 102,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 93,339 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,339 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 86,158 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,158 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,787 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,584 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,739 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,381 miles

small hole in nearside rear lense

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 DVH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DVH, 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 PK52 DVH registered?

PK52 DVH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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