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DY02 XKA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,962 mi
Last recorded121,962 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 121,962 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 117,863 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 117,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 112,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,557 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,262 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,488 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 64,791 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,425 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 56,425 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,804 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,176 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 XKA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

DY02 XKA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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