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DG02 ERU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

48,752 mi
Last recorded48,752 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 ERU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 48,752 miles

ALL UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED AND FULL OF UNDERSEAL

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 48,725 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDER VEHICLE CORRODED AND FULL OF UNDERSEAL

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 46,146 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 46,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 45,312 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 45,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 44,314 miles

severe under body corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2020 44,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

severe under body corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,053 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS AND COIL SRPINGS CORRODED

Fail 5 Mar 2019 44,053 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS AND COIL SRPINGS CORRODED

Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,399 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,887 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 42,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,898 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,898 miles

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)

nearside front and offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,330 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,435 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,729 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,022 miles

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

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

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,096 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 29,096 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,790 miles

wheels with nnew tyres now fitted to front

Fail 12 Mar 2010 25,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear and front brake pads wearing thin.start of corrosion on suspension arms front and rear

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,190 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,721 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,205 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 ERU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ERU, 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 ERU registered?

DG02 ERU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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