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DV02 OPT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,156 mi
Last recorded81,156 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 OPT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 81,156 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking on tread

front and rear suspension slight corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 79,763 miles

underbody dry and rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2018 77,705 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 77,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,292 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,428 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 69,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 69,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,518 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all suspension rubbers are worn

rear earth strap brocken off rear axle

Fail 25 Jun 2014 65,514 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all suspension rubbers are worn

rear earth strap brocken off rear axle

Fail 26 Jun 2013 61,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion showing to offside rear outer sill.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion showing to offside rear outer sill.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,986 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,616 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,554 miles

moniter noise from front suspension

slight bind from o/s/r brake

Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,476 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,270 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,518 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 OPT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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