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AX02 DVL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,190 mi
Last recorded111,190 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 DVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 111,190 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 106,790 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 102,552 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 99,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust flange getting weak

Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,552 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 93,552 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 89,032 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,122 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 80,274 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,510 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,044 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,467 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,707 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,621 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,303 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,858 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,791 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 29,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,548 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 16,992 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 DVL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DVL, 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 DVL registered?

AX02 DVL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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