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SV52 RZY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,696 mi
Last recorded96,696 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 RZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 96,696 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 94,397 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,237 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 92,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,543 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 81,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,465 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,658 miles

O/S sill rusting at rear

Pass 1 Oct 2011 72,464 miles

O/S/F brake backplate rusting away

Power steering pipes along front off engine rusting

Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,837 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside sill rusting at rear

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

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

Offside sill rusting at rear

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,172 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 62,907 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 62,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 58,389 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,386 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 38,251 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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SV52 RZY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV52 RZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV52 RZY registered?

SV52 RZY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is SV52 RZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 RZY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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