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YR52 PMU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,044 mi
Last recorded112,044 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 PMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 112,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2021 103,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 103,221 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pannel were battery is located (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 101,323 miles

Rear lower arms corroded

Rear subframe corroded

exhaust corroded and small hole

underbody corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Oct 2019 98,780 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front chassis

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,873 miles

outer sills corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 89,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

outer sills corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,841 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 73,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,137 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 70,137 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,219 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 48,772 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,156 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,844 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,594 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,045 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 11,221 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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YR52 PMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR52 PMU, 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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YR52 PMU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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