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DA02 AFV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,153 mi
Last recorded93,153 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 AFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 93,153 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

sills corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2025 93,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

sills corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 88,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner /floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 88,672 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 86,181 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 86,137 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 86,024 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s/r (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 82,047 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 76,993 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2020 73,524 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,516 miles

corrosion hole in nearside outer sill

corrosion hole in nearside rear inner sill

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2019 73,516 miles

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

corrosion hole in nearside rear inner sill

corrosion holes in both outer sills

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,286 miles

Front & Rear suspension is rusty

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,333 miles

Nearside rear & Offside rear sill panels are slightly coroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,055 miles

front and rear suspension and all coil springs rusty

slight rust on both outer sills

Fail 7 Sep 2016 71,055 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

front and rear suspension and all coil springs rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,802 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

minor corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,075 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 57,075 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 53,667 miles

Corrosion on both rear outer sill panels

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,927 miles

Corrosion on both rear outer sill panels

Offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,340 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,350 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,749 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,232 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGES+OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW

Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,244 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 AFV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA02 AFV, 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 DA02 AFV registered?

DA02 AFV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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