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DE02 BYH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,422 mi
Last recorded95,422 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 BYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 95,422 miles

subframes and under side undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2024 94,613 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 94,598 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 15 May 2023 93,626 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 93,068 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,753 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 92,326 miles

both inner and outer sills, front inner wings and front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,644 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 91,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside HANDBRAKE READING LOW.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,194 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 89,081 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR UNDER CAR. (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 87,304 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 87,236 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,439 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 84,397 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,378 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 82,353 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,337 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 80,337 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 69,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,967 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 59,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 59,914 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,278 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,728 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 41,128 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,181 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,688 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 BYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 BYH, 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 BYH registered?

DE02 BYH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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