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DA02 AFN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

86,970 mi
Last recorded86,970 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 AFN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 86,970 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 83,098 miles

general corrosion chassis suspension components

Fail 2 Jun 2025 83,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill / Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion chassis suspension components

Pass 2 Jul 2024 78,552 miles

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 10 Apr 2024 78,493 miles

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

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

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,887 miles

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,405 miles

both rear outer sill ends corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 72,984 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside sill sections by jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 72,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 68,084 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 68,082 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 61,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 58,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,051 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,981 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,771 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corode.

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 47,544 miles

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

front discs poor condition on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 42,975 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,552 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,385 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 35,448 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 32,997 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 29,384 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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DA02 AFN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DA02 AFN, 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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DA02 AFN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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