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PK52 VYH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,440 mi
Last recorded114,440 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 114,440 miles

all suspension components corroding

both rear tyres close to limit

floor panels corroding

front brake disc back plates corroded

front chassis sections corroding

headlamp lenses discolouring

inner and outer sill panels corroding

non standard exhaust fitted and slightly noisy

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 5 May 2017 114,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner wheel arch panel (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner wheel arch panel (5.2.6)

all suspension components corroding

both rear tyres close to limit

floor panels corroding

front brake disc back plates corroded

front chassis sections corroding

headlamp lenses discolouring

inner and outer sill panels corroding

non standard exhaust fitted and slightly noisy

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 6 May 2016 104,579 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 104,210 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

corrosion in various places

front shock absorbes heavily corroded

main metal brake pipe greased up

play in nearside rear drop link

Pass 7 Apr 2015 97,810 miles

corrosion

front number plate damaged

travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Apr 2014 89,810 miles

corrosion in various places

main metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 89,808 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in various places

main metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 82,524 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Sill Outside Edge Corrosion (slight)

Offside Sill Inside Edge Corrosion (slight)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,524 miles

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

Nearside Sill Outside Edge Corrosion (slight)

Offside Sill Inside Edge Corrosion (slight)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,043 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,643 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 63,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,121 miles

front suspension arms rusty

rear pads getting low

rear subframe/suspension arms rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2009 50,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front suspension arms rusty

rear pads getting low

rear subframe/suspension arms rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2008 43,461 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,328 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 39,328 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 27,969 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 27,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

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PK52 VYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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