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EX02 DWY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,783 mi
Last recorded54,783 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 DWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 54,783 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 54,783 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 53,256 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 53,256 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 52,971 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 52,469 miles

undersealed.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 51,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 2 Feb 2022 51,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Feb 2021 50,512 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 50,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,179 miles

nearside front and nearside rear road wheel inner rims are slightly distorted

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

slight buldge on the nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2019 40,865 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 40,865 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 39,686 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 36,659 miles

offside tyre cracking in sidewall

Fail 15 May 2017 36,655 miles

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

offside tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,159 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,154 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,075 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,825 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,235 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 25,235 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,655 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,698 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,303 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,789 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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EX02 DWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EX02 DWY, 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 EX02 DWY registered?

EX02 DWY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is EX02 DWY safe to buy?

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