MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
cills corroded
nsf chassis corroded
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
advise rear brake pads low
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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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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.
Is DG02 ERK safe to buy?
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