MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre sidewall has damage
long handbrake travel
rear silencer bracket heavily corroded
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==
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DE02 BYB registered?
DE02 BYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.
Is DE02 BYB safe to buy?
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