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SD52 DVW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,667 mi
Last recorded67,667 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 DVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,667 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 67,667 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 62,998 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 59,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 57,942 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 57,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,463 miles

IT WAS NOTED AT TIME OF TEST N/S/F HEADLAMP MOUNTING HAD A BOLT SNAPPED

IT WEAS NOTED AT TIME OF TEST THE FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE SPACING WAS SLIGHTLY INCORRECT

Fail 14 Nov 2008 53,462 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

IT WAS NOTED AT TIME OF TEST N/S/F HEADLAMP MOUNTING HAD A BOLT SNAPPED

IT WEAS NOTED AT TIME OF TEST THE FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE SPACING WAS SLIGHTLY INCORRECT

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,090 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,094 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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SD52 DVW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD52 DVW, 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 SD52 DVW registered?

SD52 DVW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is SD52 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD52 DVW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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