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DG02 ERK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

105,461 mi
Last recorded105,461 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 ERK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 105,461 miles

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

corrosion to -rear coil springs,front to rear brake pipe and front brakes discguards

play in off side front suspension arm inner bush

Fail 24 Mar 2018 105,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion to -rear coil springs,front to rear brake pipe and front brakes discguards

play in off side front suspension arm inner bush

Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,462 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 90,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,071 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,179 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 64,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

185/60-14

suspect tracking out

Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,751 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 56,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,338 miles

cills corroded

nsf chassis corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2013 48,337 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

cills corroded

front brake discs damaged

front bumper bonnet damaged and number plate insecure

front tyres cracks to nsf outer wall

nsf chassis corroded

osf tyre bald inner edge and sidewall weak damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,075 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,687 miles

advise rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Apr 2011 34,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear brake pads low

Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake high

nearside front tyre perished and cut on outer wall

nearside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,385 miles

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

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

handbrake high

nearside front tyre perished and cut on outer wall

nearside rear tyre perished on outer wall

Fail 20 Apr 2009 27,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,594 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,369 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 23,365 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 19,825 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,825 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 15,607 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 ERK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 ERK, 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 ERK registered?

DG02 ERK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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