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DG02 XWV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,808 mi
Last recorded104,808 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 104,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various under body and suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,926 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 90,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in wheel arch within 30 cm of arb mount and suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both upper wheel arches corroded but not considered structural

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery tray/boot floor corroded/holed but still considered strong enough to hold battery

Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,816 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 89,816 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front and rear suspension corroded

front chassis corroded both sides

Fail 7 Apr 2018 88,002 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front and rear suspension corroded

front chassis corroded both sides

Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,336 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroding (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight scratches to windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2017 85,336 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,200 miles

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,112 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2014 66,192 miles

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,192 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 13 Mar 2013 58,653 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,653 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 16 Mar 2012 52,151 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,151 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,368 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 44,368 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,275 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 36,511 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,376 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,055 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,053 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,053 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 XWV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XWV, 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 XWV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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