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DV02 OPM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,839 mi
Last recorded112,839 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 OPM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,839 miles

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

Front brake discs are lipped

Front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake discs are lipped slightly

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 102,973 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 102,972 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,157 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,245 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 81,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,279 miles

slightly damaged sidewall on n/s/f

Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,568 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,097 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 53,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside tread

offside front tyre wearing on outside tread

parking brake close to reaching no reserve travel

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 39,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 30,842 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 OPM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DV02 OPM, 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 DV02 OPM registered?

DV02 OPM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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