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DHZ 6368

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,800 mi
Last recorded116,800 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 6368
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 116,800 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 113,404 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 113,404 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,106 miles

both front headlamp lens fading

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

engine management light on dash

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2018 110,106 miles

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

both front headlamp lens fading

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

engine management light on dash

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 109,380 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 109,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 108,549 miles

both front tyres side walls split

Fail 19 Feb 2016 108,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres side walls split

Pass 20 Feb 2015 108,331 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 108,290 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 103,782 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 103,782 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,741 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 97,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 91,647 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 91,647 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,923 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion over rear suspension

Fail 5 Feb 2011 81,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion over rear suspension

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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DHZ 6368 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DHZ 6368, 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 DHZ 6368 registered?

DHZ 6368 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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