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DN02 DGZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,313 mi
Last recorded55,313 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 DGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,313 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 54,932 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 52,619 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,205 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,326 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 49,039 miles

front and rear suspension arms are rusty

o/s/f floor pan/jacking point is rusty

Fail 21 May 2015 48,962 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

front and rear suspension arms are rusty

o/s/f floor pan/jacking point is rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,564 miles

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

front and rear tyres are perished

slight binding on o/s/f brake

Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,540 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear tyres are perished

slight binding on o/s/f brake

Pass 8 Jun 2013 47,344 miles

handbrake nearly into reserve travel

windscreen wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Apr 2012 45,510 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,743 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,885 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,992 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 9,926 miles

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

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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DN02 DGZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DN02 DGZ, 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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DN02 DGZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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