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DE02 BYB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,886 mi
Last recorded111,886 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 BYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2016 111,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

all coil springs are corroded

all suspension arms, floors and sub-frames are seriously corroded

brake fluid level is very low

exhaust corroded

front brake discs are corroded

front brakes are slightly out of balance

nearside front brake pads are worn low, brake is slightly tight

offside front floor is corroded and holed

rear exhaust silencer baffles are loose

rear exhaust silencer is split and leaking

under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

Pass 18 May 2015 108,571 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 108,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 102,243 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 99,709 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,317 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 90,522 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 90,522 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 86,285 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 80,948 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall has damage

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,965 miles

long handbrake travel

rear silencer bracket heavily corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 76,546 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 76,546 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

LONG H/BRAKE==FRONT TOP WISHBONE BUSHES SPLITTING==ENG COVERSD==SLIGHT BBIND IN REAR BRAKES==EXH BRKT TO ,FLANGE ROTTED AWAY==

Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,370 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Exhaust lambda sensor wire bracket broken

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

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

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

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

Rear anti roll bar creaking in mounting rubbers

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,493 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 45,493 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE02 BYB, 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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DE02 BYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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