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AX02 DGE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,021 mi
Last recorded133,021 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 DGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 133,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

all front and rear suspension bushes deteriated

all front and rear suspension components corroded

corrosion underside vehicle- sills, o/s/f chassis rail, inner arches

Fail 1 Aug 2019 133,018 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arches incomplete , front to rear of arches, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

all front and rear suspension bushes deteriated

all front and rear suspension components corroded

corrosion underside vehicle- sills, o/s/f chassis rail, inner arches

Pass 5 Jun 2018 130,341 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 130,341 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 125,148 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 125,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 122,970 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s + o/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 122,970 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s + o/s (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 119,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner sills

excessive corrosion to n/s and o/s rear outer sills,but only to the outer skin.

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 110,452 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,517 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded from middle to rear

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jul 2012 94,393 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 94,390 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 88,900 miles

rear exhaust box/clamps becoming corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2011 88,900 miles

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

rear exhaust box/clamps becoming corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,290 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 79,919 miles

exhaust system showing corrsion

Fail 30 Jul 2009 79,915 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system showing corrsion

Pass 10 Jun 2008 75,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 69,609 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 62,660 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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AX02 DGE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AX02 DGE, 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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AX02 DGE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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