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DN02 DSZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,415 mi
Last recorded89,415 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 DSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 89,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,265 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 86,934 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 86,923 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside front - heavily cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 83,448 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside parking brake effort much lower than nearside

Pass 17 Aug 2022 79,644 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,103 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,488 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 69,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,800 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,624 miles

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

all suspension parts corroded and in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,425 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,361 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,888 miles

Offside rear tyre side walls perished and on inside has two small cuts.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,910 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 53,582 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,015 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion n/s/r outer sill panel

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,956 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,861 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,148 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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DN02 DSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 DSZ, 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 DN02 DSZ registered?

DN02 DSZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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