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DX02 PZZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,133 mi
Last recorded66,133 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 PZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 66,133 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 66,087 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 56,437 miles

rear sills corroding

Fail 8 May 2024 56,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,741 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,126 miles

front &rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 27 May 2016 53,307 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 53,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,370 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,964 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 48,950 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,103 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 46,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,056 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,629 miles

front pads wareing thin

Fail 25 Mar 2010 39,629 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads wareing thin

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,541 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,650 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,358 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 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.

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