MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface, components, arms, subframes, pipes, osr body paint peeling at outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
fuel cap seal perishing
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear fuel cap seal perishing
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general underbody corrosion including suspension arms front/rear
rear sills corroding
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
rear sills corroding
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
front &rear suspension arms corroding
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front pads wareing thin
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front pads wareing thin
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX02 PZZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 PZZ, 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 PZZ registered?
DX02 PZZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.
Is DX02 PZZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DX02 PZZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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