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DG02 XXB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

35,123 mi
Last recorded35,123 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 XXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 35,123 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Discs corroded

Front Suspension heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension heavily corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2026 35,123 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension heavily corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Discs corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension heavily corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 34,144 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension general corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2025 34,142 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension general corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,472 miles

Front Inner Discs corroded

Front Suspension general corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2023 32,683 miles

Front Discs corroded inner face

Front General suspension corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear General suspension corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 31,589 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2022 31,589 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 30,965 miles

Rear both outer sills corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,320 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 28,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,378 miles

general corrosion under vehicle..slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,720 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 26,720 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 24,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,106 miles

E.M.L on..all four tyres worn on edges/cracks in tread patterns

Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,780 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,613 miles

Front And Rear Brake Discs Showing Signs Of Corrosion To Inner Faces

Rear Tyres Close To Wear Indicators Across Tread Front Tyres Close To Wear Indicators At Edges

Fail 6 Apr 2011 20,613 miles

Front And Rear Brake Discs Showing Signs Of Corrosion To Inner Faces

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyres Close To Wear Indicators Across Tread Front Tyres Close To Wear Indicators At Edges

Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,855 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 17,484 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,802 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,985 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,026 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 XXB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

DG02 XXB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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