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DR02 PRS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,655 mi
Last recorded57,655 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR02 PRS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 57,655 miles

Nearside Front one jet blocked out of two

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe in clip corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 55,121 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 51,561 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 46,508 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 45,265 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,973 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,569 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 44,569 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,286 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/lower rear quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,049 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill lower quarter section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,658 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,349 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 42,343 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 41,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 40,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 37,305 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 37,301 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,141 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,800 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,535 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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DR02 PRS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DR02 PRS, 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 DR02 PRS registered?

DR02 PRS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for DR02 PRS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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