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DE02 BYA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,839 mi
Last recorded90,839 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 BYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 90,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 90,495 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 87,689 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 May 2023 85,065 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 85,065 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,797 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 84,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,333 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 83,008 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,341 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer mount (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer mount (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,734 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,290 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 79,804 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 74,670 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,670 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,008 miles

nsf hlamp bulb fitted incorrectly patten wrong

Fail 13 Jun 2011 65,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf hlamp bulb fitted incorrectly patten wrong

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,960 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 54,960 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 32,452 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,452 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,075 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 26,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 19,636 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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DE02 BYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE02 BYA, 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 DE02 BYA registered?

DE02 BYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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