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AP02 DGY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,015 mi
Last recorded55,015 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 55,015 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 55,015 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,295 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,364 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,014 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 42,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage to offside rear of vehicle

front brake discs corroded

long parking brake travel

nearside windscreen chipped

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 35,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,408 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,800 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 19,102 miles

all four tyres craking in tread and on outer walls

gear box oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,445 miles

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,568 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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AP02 DGY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP02 DGY, 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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AP02 DGY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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