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DIG 4394

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,785 mi
Last recorded91,785 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 4394
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 91,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 91,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

after market exhaust and cat fitted

Fail 10 May 2024 90,762 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.05 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

catalytic convertor and rear aft cat lambda sensor missing (Car built 03 April 2002)

Pass 22 Jun 2022 89,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 89,475 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 86,261 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 81,765 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,595 miles

O/S/F tyre valve heavily deteriorated advise replacement

both front to rear chassis rails distorted

both steering rack boots deteriorating

most front steering and suspension ball joint dust boots perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2019 77,595 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier no clamp fitted (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

O/S/F tyre valve heavily deteriorated advise replacement

both front to rear chassis rails distorted

both steering rack boots deteriorating

front brake discs fairly corroded (pads around half way )

most front steering and suspension ball joint dust boots perishing

rear brake discs heavily corroded ( pads around 2/3 worn )

some imbalance on front brakes

wiper blades poor advise replacements

Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,538 miles

Damage to o/s n/s chassis

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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DIG 4394 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DIG 4394, 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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DIG 4394 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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