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DU02 ERZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,176 mi
Last recorded89,176 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 ERZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 89,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

emission just met requirements

Pass 11 Jun 2022 88,914 miles

Emissions - CO limits only just met

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 88,154 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 86,199 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 86,199 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 85,258 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 84,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill - wing corroded through (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 82,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,857 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,259 miles

offside front brake is binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,343 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,835 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 69,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,229 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 69,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,705 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 62,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,906 miles

2.0mm on edge of o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,544 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 52,544 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,429 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006

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 ERZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU02 ERZ, 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 DU02 ERZ registered?

DU02 ERZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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