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DX02 RDU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,890 mi
Last recorded72,890 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 RDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 72,890 miles

Front Windscreen sun strip fitted/ not affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 72,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen sun strip fitted/ not affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 70,751 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 69,333 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 68,762 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 63,241 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,294 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,439 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,078 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,630 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,475 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,265 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,066 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,847 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 32,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,122 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,197 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,047 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 RDU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX02 RDU registered?

DX02 RDU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DX02 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 RDU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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