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DX02 RBZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,282 mi
Last recorded100,282 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 RBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 100,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 100,281 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 98,282 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 98,282 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 94,698 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 94,698 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 90,231 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 90,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,591 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 87,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 83,756 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 83,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 80,112 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 80,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,418 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre cracking

offside wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jun 2012 76,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre cracking

offside wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,393 miles

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

o-s outer sill corroded slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2011 72,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o-s outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,454 miles

n/s headlamp aim at highest point permissible

o/s/r outer sill has slight surface corrosion

Fail 21 May 2009 64,194 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 64,194 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,242 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 53,065 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,981 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,659 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 RBZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

DX02 RBZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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