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DC02 NVD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,038 mi
Last recorded55,038 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 NVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 55,038 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 53,799 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 52,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake dust shield corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake dust shield corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components are corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 11 Oct 2023 52,097 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,979 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 47,010 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 46,030 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 44,077 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 42,978 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 41,497 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 39,153 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,709 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,908 miles

underbody of car becomeing corrodded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,366 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 35,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,444 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 32,112 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,634 miles

front discs becoming corroded on inside edges

rear brake judder

Fail 30 Jun 2009 26,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,719 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2006 15,422 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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DC02 NVD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DC02 NVD, 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 DC02 NVD registered?

DC02 NVD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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