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DA02 AHD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,198 mi
Last recorded77,198 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 AHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 77,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake discs have surface rust on them

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Various rust under vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2023 77,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake discs have surface rust on them

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Various rust under vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,170 miles

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

Various service rust under vehicle

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

slight service corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Off side rear tyre has a screw in the outer shoulder. ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side sill to arch corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 76,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Off side rear tyre has a screw in the outer shoulder. ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side sill to arch corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,641 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 76,410 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,703 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 73,801 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,351 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 72,351 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 70,277 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 70,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 66,175 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 66,175 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 61,475 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 61,475 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,017 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 56,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 50,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,209 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 42,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 AHD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AHD, 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 AHD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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