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DY02 XKS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,558 mi
Last recorded124,558 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 124,558 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 120,113 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 119,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 May 2018 111,993 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,324 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 105,837 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 97,719 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 97,719 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 87,800 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 76,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 61,897 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Dec 2011 47,197 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 44,478 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,316 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 38,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,166 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,186 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 16,925 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 XKS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

DY02 XKS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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