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AP02 DHF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,221 mi
Last recorded130,221 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 130,221 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 130,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 123,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,704 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 112,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,381 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 97,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,169 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 84,169 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,195 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2014 73,195 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,474 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,983 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 54,983 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,493 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,524 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,650 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre has 3mm of tread left

Fail 11 Jul 2007 26,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has 3mm of tread left

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,751 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 DHF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP02 DHF, 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 DHF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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