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DK02 TFO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,432 mi
Last recorded137,432 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 TFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 137,432 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 137,425 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 134,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 127,999 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle suspension components all generally flaking

Fail 23 May 2017 127,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg next to anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg next to anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle suspension components all generally flaking

Pass 14 Jun 2016 123,406 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 118,345 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 118,345 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 113,141 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 107,000 miles

All four brake disc's on vehicle slightly pitted/corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 107,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All four brake disc's on vehicle slightly pitted/corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 94,200 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,657 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,353 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,913 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,683 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,069 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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DK02 TFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK02 TFO, 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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DK02 TFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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