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DY02 NZS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,103 mi
Last recorded108,103 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 NZS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2017 108,103 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Body Sill (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Front And Rear Body Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Front And Rear Body Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 107,886 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 107,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,802 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,542 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 82,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 69,523 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 63,711 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 56,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 50,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 44,066 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 44,066 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 37,821 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 30,752 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 NZS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

DY02 NZS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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