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DY02 NZA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,101 mi
Last recorded107,101 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 NZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 107,101 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 106,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 104,038 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 100,579 miles

inner sills corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2019 100,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,901 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,275 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 81,941 miles

Widespread corrosion underbody, control arms, link rods, brake pipes.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 79,324 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,112 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre cut but not exposing cords

Fail 14 Apr 2014 74,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre cut but not exposing cords

Fail 10 Apr 2013 65,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,854 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 59,054 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 59,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,928 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 52,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,723 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,191 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,024 miles

various undertrays fitted to vehicle restricting visibility of underside.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,005 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 NZA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 NZA, 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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DY02 NZA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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