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DX02 NYK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

67,667 mi
Last recorded67,667 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 NYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 67,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 66,409 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 65,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 65,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 65,443 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint missing nut (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion o/s inner sill and floor panels

Pass 30 Sep 2021 60,284 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 60,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,918 miles

near side and off side sill ends corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,626 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 55,902 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,724 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,219 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 52,219 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded holed (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame locating pin retaining device missing both rear pins missing (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 54,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,143 miles

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

gearbox oil leak on prop seal

surface corrosion on n/s/r outer sill panel

Fail 16 Jun 2015 48,143 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

gearbox oil leak on prop seal

surface corrosion on n/s/r outer sill panel

Fail 26 Jun 2014 43,212 miles

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

surface corrosion on o/s/r outer sill

Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,212 miles

surface corrosion on o/s/r outer sill

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,775 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 38,775 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,686 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,733 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,771 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2007 11,802 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 10,620 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2005 9,524 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 NYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NYK, 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 NYK registered?

DX02 NYK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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The MOT history for DX02 NYK shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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