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DX02 NXR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,796 mi
Last recorded95,796 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 NXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 95,796 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 95,795 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 94,789 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 93,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 92,095 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,833 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both side sills are corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 89,814 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

both side sills are corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,144 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,216 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front and rear brake discsare slightly coroded due to being stood idel

advise n/s/f and os/f headlamp lenses are starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,407 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/r outer skin corroded inner skin solid

Fail 8 Jun 2012 75,445 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded and offside abit

Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,445 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded and offside abit

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,759 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,382 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 52,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,987 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 38,987 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,008 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,133 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,512 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 NXR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX02 NXR registered?

DX02 NXR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is DX02 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 NXR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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