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DV02 HBG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,162 mi
Last recorded100,162 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 HBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 100,162 miles

Offside Outer sill corodded

Nearside Inner sill corodded

Nearside sill corodded

Offside Inner sill corodded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 90,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 90,921 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 78,999 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 78,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,043 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 72,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 67,435 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

general corrosion

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 67,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brakes are binding slightly

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 62,987 miles

Oil leak

underside of car, and suspension components, are generally rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2014 58,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2012 51,764 miles

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

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

both rear discs in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2011 43,825 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 41,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 37,971 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 37,971 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 May 2008 35,130 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 35,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 May 2007 31,345 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,713 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 27,202 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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DV02 HBG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DV02 HBG, 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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DV02 HBG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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