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DX02 NXO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,821 mi
Last recorded103,821 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 NXO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 103,821 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 98,555 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,812 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 94,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,078 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,464 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,235 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 76,235 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 73,155 miles

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

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

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

both rear outer sills very close to corrosion limit

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,155 miles

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

both rear outer sills very close to corrosion limit

Pass 27 Aug 2011 63,456 miles

bothrear outer sills veryclose to corrosion limit

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,407 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill close to corrosion limit

Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,459 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,902 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,968 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 34,967 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 23,661 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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DX02 NXO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DX02 NXO, 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 DX02 NXO registered?

DX02 NXO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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