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DV02 HBP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,349 mi
Last recorded94,349 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 HBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 94,349 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion on N/S and O/S boot floor

corrosion on O/S/R outer sill

Fail 6 Jul 2026 94,349 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion on N/S and O/S boot floor

corrosion on O/S/R outer sill

Fail 25 Apr 2026 94,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal/grease. corroded going into soft lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses yellowed but still retain clear beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of boot floor nearside corroded significantly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower quarter panel corroded near sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of offside boot floor corroded significantly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers blade smearing but still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 91,663 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 86,334 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,416 miles

rear inner sills corroded near limit

offside rear outer sill corroded near limit

rear brake pipe corroded slightly

headlamp beam patterns very weak/covers poor

offside rear handbrake lever on caliper has play in it but working at time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2019 82,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

headlamp beam patterns very weak/covers poor

offside rear handbrake lever on caliper has play in it but working at time of test

offside rear outer sill corroded near limit

rear brake pipe corroded slightly

rear inner sills corroded near limit

Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,504 miles

Light corrosion on the underside in various places

Rear number plate is fading

Fail 22 Feb 2018 76,504 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Ball joint broken/not attached (2.4.G.2)

Light corrosion on the underside in various places

Rear number plate is fading

Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,958 miles

rear upper suspension arms corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 71,952 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT AND BADLY CRACKED

front and rear brake discs badly corroded

other front pads low

rear upper suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,713 miles

all 4 brake discs are corroding on the inner face

n/s rear brake grabbing slightly

o/s windscreen wiper is split

there is corrosion on the body and underside in various places, none of which is near the limit

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,047 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL

Corrosion to front anti roll bar mountings at offside and nearside chassis.

Corrosion to offside inner and outer sills. Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,655 miles

all suspension arms rusty

rear of o/s & n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 60,649 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all suspension arms rusty

rear of o/s & n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,373 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,240 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 49,240 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,062 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

rear brake pipes x2 starting to corrode

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,942 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,039 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 37,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,843 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,176 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,191 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 HBP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HBP, 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 HBP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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