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DX02 NYA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

132,423 mi
Last recorded132,423 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 NYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 132,423 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 132,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front chassis frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front chassis frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 129,966 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 125,590 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 125,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 119,984 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 116,421 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 116,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,632 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All on vehicle! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 105,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear joint! (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All on vehicle! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,904 miles

Both rear wheel arches are badly corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,844 miles

Note! nearside rear outer wheel arch is corroded and inner is holed by corrosion but not in a prescribed area at time of test.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 77,844 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Note! nearside rear outer wheel arch is corroded and inner is holed by corrosion but not in a prescribed area at time of test.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears! (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,364 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 66,364 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,042 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,953 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 55,950 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,150 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,868 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 51,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,408 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 49,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,654 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,589 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,097 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,949 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 NYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 DX02 NYA, 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 NYA registered?

DX02 NYA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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