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DY02 NYZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,844 mi
Last recorded105,844 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 NYZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 105,844 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 105,842 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,270 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 91,269 miles

Emissions not tested

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 91,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,502 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 81,495 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,370 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,325 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 74,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,597 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 70,597 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,545 miles

Both rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2010 64,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,823 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,260 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,256 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,467 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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DY02 NYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DY02 NYZ, 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 NYZ registered?

DY02 NYZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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