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D11 MXV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,619 mi
Last recorded39,619 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 39,619 miles

Offside Front Side light has a slight flicker

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

Underside of vehicle and suspension components getting rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2025 39,619 miles

Offside Front Side light has a slight flicker

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

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

Underside of vehicle and suspension components getting rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2024 38,999 miles

NSF sidelight bulb flickers and OS number plate bulb dim

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components/subframes getting quite corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 38,595 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components getting quite corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 37,803 miles

Signs of light corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 4 Dec 2021 37,089 miles

general light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,490 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 23,015 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 17,028 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 17,026 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,093 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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D11 MXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D11 MXV, 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 D11 MXV registered?

D11 MXV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2002.

Is D11 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D11 MXV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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