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DG02 ESY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,053 mi
Last recorded102,053 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 ESY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 102,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 101,666 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,394 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 101,370 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear undersill corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 100,300 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

n/s/and/o/s/inner sill has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2019 98,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear inner seals and general underbody areas

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 3 Jul 2019 98,928 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear inner seals and general underbody areas

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension surface corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,343 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,232 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,695 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 61,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,383 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 51,274 miles

both rera coil springs starting to rust

Fail 16 Jul 2011 51,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rera coil springs starting to rust

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,925 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,820 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,173 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,670 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,078 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 ESY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESY, 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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DG02 ESY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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