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DY02 NZF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

53,090 mi
Last recorded53,090 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 53,090 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to mechanic components under vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2025 52,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

stonechip zone A

Pass 25 Jul 2024 52,282 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,035 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 51,035 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,353 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,242 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,572 miles

both sills starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,145 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,345 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,396 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,724 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,291 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,995 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,600 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,048 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,473 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,599 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,602 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 NZF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 NZF, 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 NZF registered?

DY02 NZF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2002.

Is DY02 NZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY02 NZF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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