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DY02 NYX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,574 mi
Last recorded107,574 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 NYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 107,574 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 107,563 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,159 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,978 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 61,881 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 50,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 38,289 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 25,240 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 25,227 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DY02 NYX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY02 NYX, 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 DY02 NYX registered?

DY02 NYX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is DY02 NYX safe to buy?

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