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SN52 RDY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,066 mi
Last recorded63,066 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 RDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 63,066 miles

Central Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Front to rear brake pipe clips broken/poorly secured (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All power steering pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 63,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section to back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure bolt has yellow crayon on (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts second lambda sensor rubbing on prop shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported along floor offside to gearbox tunnel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all hoses from steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,352 miles

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2020 62,348 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2019 57,555 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 54,042 miles

General corrosion to all suspension components

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 52,583 miles

Rear suspension components slightly corroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 52,583 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 48,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,649 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,975 miles

front brake discs corroded

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,552 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 44,552 miles

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

brake pads appear to be getting worn.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 44,148 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,832 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,958 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,874 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 27,780 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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SN52 RDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN52 RDY, 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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SN52 RDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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