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DY02 NZC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,777 mi
Last recorded104,777 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 NZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer sill has a temporary repair

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded X4 all power steering pipes (2.3.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting quite low (3.5.1g)

surface corrosion underside

Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,197 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 104,193 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,379 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 101,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside of car corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 101,707 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

underside of car corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,873 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,474 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to under saide of car

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2012 92,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to under saide of car

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2011 83,505 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 83,505 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,859 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,849 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,429 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,810 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,925 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 NZC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

DY02 NZC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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