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DY02 XKF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,596 mi
Last recorded187,596 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 187,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 182,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear sills both sides corroded but not holed.

Fail 9 May 2017 182,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe corroded as marked. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe to rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Adjacent to anti roll bar mounting, outer face. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front chassis legs corroded and holed, lower face . (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear sills both sides corroded but not holed.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 177,945 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 177,937 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 172,551 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 172,551 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 162,093 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 149,651 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 149,651 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 136,117 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 123,036 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 112,162 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 102,125 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 9 May 2008 90,188 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 76,481 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 76,481 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 62,234 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 XKF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

DY02 XKF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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