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DX02 NZA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,575 mi
Last recorded84,575 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 NZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 84,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc very rusty on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gear box oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 84,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc very rusty on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gear box oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 84,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis near anti roll bar bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis near anti roll bar bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,603 miles

Surface corrosion to under vehicle components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,524 miles

both front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion to n/s outer body sill

slight corrosion to n/s outer body sill

slight surface corrosion to both front and rear suspension components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,853 miles

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

extensive surface corrosion to general underbody

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,860 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 76,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,339 miles

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

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

exhaust in very poor condition

extensive surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2014 74,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust in very poor condition

extensive surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,787 miles

exhaust in very poor condition

o/s front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 15 Feb 2013 71,787 miles

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

exhaust in very poor condition

o/s front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,363 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,363 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,157 miles

both rear tyres are close to wear markers

deep cut in n/s/r inner tyre sidewall

front brake a little imbalanced

front brake dics little worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and close to wear markers

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,463 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,119 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 62,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 56,778 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,075 miles

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

recommend brake check

Pass 14 Feb 2006 38,412 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 NZA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZA, 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 NZA registered?

DX02 NZA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for DX02 NZA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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