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DU02 MYB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,512 mi
Last recorded125,512 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 MYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 125,512 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 123,470 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 122,464 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,558 miles

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

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

suspention components corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2012 112,350 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 112,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2012 112,345 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

all underbody components have surface rust

front chassis heavilly corroded both sides

power steering reservoir corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 109,928 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 109,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 107,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 86,295 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 86,295 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 72,600 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 72,599 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 52,454 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 MYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MYB, 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 MYB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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