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AX02 DVF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,276 mi
Last recorded34,276 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 DVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 34,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 32,678 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 30,451 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 29,520 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 25,508 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,200 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 24,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,076 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,350 miles

rear tyres cracking inner side walls

Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,940 miles

o/s/f tyre feathering inner edge

rear tyres cracking inner face

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,695 miles

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

rear tyres have cuts to inner side walls but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,966 miles

rear tyres have cuts to inner tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,564 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in inner side walls but not to cords

Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,733 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,366 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,113 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,968 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,053 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 DVF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AX02 DVF, 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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What year was AX02 DVF registered?

AX02 DVF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is AX02 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 DVF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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