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DY02 XKK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

81,671 mi
Last recorded81,671 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 81,671 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 81,576 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 76,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner/Outer Braking Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner/Outer Braking Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 76,757 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner/Outer Braking Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner/Outer Braking Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,778 miles

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

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

most suspension components corroded under vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2021 74,174 miles

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

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

most suspension components corroded under vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2021 74,174 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

most suspension components corroded under vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2020 73,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi union area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cannot clearly see inner brake pads to fully assess

Fail 26 Jun 2020 73,331 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excessively worn or loose on fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill corroded to hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill end into wheel arch area corroded to hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded to hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi union area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cannot clearly see inner brake pads to fully assess

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly in places (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to suspension components and underside but not yet to excess / corrosion to nsr wheel arch close to sill

Fail 8 Mar 2019 72,328 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly in places (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to suspension components and underside but not yet to excess / corrosion to nsr wheel arch close to sill

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,818 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 70,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,168 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

tyre walls cracking (not osr)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 70,167 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end to wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

tyre walls cracking (not osr)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,418 miles

Front both tyres starting to crack

Fail 15 Mar 2016 69,418 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area corroded in seatbelt prescribed area (5.2.6)

Front both tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,734 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,017 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,899 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,099 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,851 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,776 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 51,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,021 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 47,020 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 42,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,363 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 XKK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 XKK, 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 XKK registered?

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

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