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DU02 ERO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,750 mi
Last recorded115,750 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 ERO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 115,750 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear arches surface rust

Fail 15 Nov 2022 115,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear arches surface rust

Pass 16 Nov 2021 111,589 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear rear arch has started corroding

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear rear arch has started corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2021 111,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear rear arch has started corroding

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear rear arch has started corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2020 107,472 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 107,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

General underbody and suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 102,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,056 miles

offside front chassis rail heavily under sealed

Fail 4 Apr 2018 101,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 98,252 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 98,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 92,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,323 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 79,616 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 72,287 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,836 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 56,327 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 3 Dec 2010 56,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,873 miles

Front wipers smearing screen.

Slight surface corrosion on O/S/R metal brake pipe.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,866 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 29,541 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,046 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 20,998 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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DU02 ERO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 DU02 ERO, 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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DU02 ERO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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