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DS02 ATF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,869 mi
Last recorded70,869 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 ATF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 70,869 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 70,604 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,441 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 70,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

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

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

Underside of vehicle/suspension components corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 70,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2021 70,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2020 69,809 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2020 69,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 68,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 67,228 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sill Excessively Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,766 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 53,730 miles

exhaust corroding

underside corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2012 52,522 miles

All ball joint dust covers perished

Front number plate cracked

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Offside rear brake caliper damp

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 52,521 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All ball joint dust covers perished

Front number plate cracked

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Offside rear brake caliper damp

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,664 miles

front number plate broken

windscreen chipped zone B

Fail 6 Jun 2011 51,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate broken

windscreen chipped zone B

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,543 miles

under vehicle suspention components rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2010 50,538 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads very low

under vehicle suspention components rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,545 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)

front wipers worn

n/s/f brake bind

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,877 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,284 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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DS02 ATF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DS02 ATF, 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 DS02 ATF registered?

DS02 ATF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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