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DG02 CTY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,001 mi
Last recorded113,001 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 CTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 113,001 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 111,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 108,245 miles

Vehicle under-sealed

Fail 3 Mar 2021 108,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General surface rust underneath vehicle

Handbrake could do with adjustment

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,474 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion throughout

Pass 23 May 2018 105,238 miles

slight corrosion throughout

Pass 20 May 2017 104,179 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 104,178 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,918 miles

corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2015 97,450 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 97,450 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,442 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 87,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

o/s headlamp bracket cracked.

underbody dry.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s headlamp bracket cracked.

underbody dry.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,001 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on the n/s and o/s/ inner and outer sills

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r brake caliper appears slightly damp around the handbrake mechanism but underside of vehicle is extremely wet advise to get checked

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,693 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 64,693 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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)

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,784 miles

nearside rear tyre showing signs of age cracking

rear brake pads appear low and rear discs ridged

Pass 27 Jun 2009 43,501 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,609 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,388 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 34,388 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,197 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,287 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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DG02 CTY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG02 CTY, 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 DG02 CTY registered?

DG02 CTY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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