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DX02 NYG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,597 mi
Last recorded109,597 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 109,597 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

power steering pipes corroded & slight leak

underside of vehicle & suspension corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2016 109,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

power steering pipes corroded & slight leak

underside of vehicle & suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

P;A;S; pipes corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 107,826 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

P;A;S; pipes corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 106,450 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 106,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 100,713 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 100,713 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 82,035 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,570 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 72,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 59,692 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 43,725 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 NYG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NYG, 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 NYG registered?

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

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