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N527 DVV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,207 mi
Last recorded130,207 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN527 DVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 129,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 116,267 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 109,317 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 108,377 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 105,904 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 2 Aug 2017 103,858 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 100,453 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,629 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,419 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,654 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 83,091 miles

Nearside 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 13 May 2011 83,091 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside 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 21 Apr 2010 80,341 miles

oil leak from engine msubhi

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,267 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 46,267 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,671 miles

oil leak from engine vw1

Pass 9 May 2006 43,516 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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N527 DVV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N527 DVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N527 DVV registered?

N527 DVV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is N527 DVV safe to buy?

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