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DK02 UXP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,672 mi
Last recorded86,672 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 UXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 86,672 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 86,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under body wax oiled

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,382 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 85,372 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,666 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,903 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box joint (7.1.2)

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

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

underside of vehicle has large amounts of corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2017 82,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box joint (7.1.2)

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

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

underside of vehicle has large amounts of corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 81,575 miles

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

rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,276 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 80,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

rear earth strap broken.

underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,403 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake caliper not leaking fliud but stained.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 78,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake caliper not leaking fliud but stained.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,326 miles

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

deep cracks in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2013 76,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

deep cracks in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,920 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle and both outer rear sills.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,632 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,392 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 56,888 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,949 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 49,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,163 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 UXP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DK02 UXP, 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 DK02 UXP registered?

DK02 UXP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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