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DE02 BYK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,097 mi
Last recorded119,097 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 119,097 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. repaired and heavily undersealled (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake only just making limit

Pass 25 Oct 2021 117,005 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear battery tray severely corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 116,999 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear battery tray severely corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2021 116,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis rail bottom and side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 115,112 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2020 115,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2018 115,051 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 115,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,990 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 110,872 miles

Offside o/s rear lamp damaged

exhaust tail pipe missing

n/s front tyre worn outside edge

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 2 Mar 2016 110,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside o/s rear lamp damaged

exhaust tail pipe missing

n/s front tyre worn outside edge

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 102,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 102,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 94,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,437 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,581 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 62,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,981 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 56,981 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,618 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 43,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,321 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 BYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BYK, 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 BYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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