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P25 DMP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,764 mi
Last recorded178,764 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 DMP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 178,764 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 176,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil low

Pass 12 Sep 2023 175,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack forming in centre section (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil low and requires top up

Fail 12 Sep 2023 175,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack forming in centre section (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil low and requires top up

Pass 16 Sep 2022 174,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 172,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 172,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 171,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 169,689 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 167,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 166,216 miles

all front suspension and steering ball joint covers perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 162,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 159,944 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 156,462 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 156,462 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 153,015 miles

All four tyres perished

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 29 Aug 2013 153,015 miles

All four tyres perished

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 22 Feb 2013 150,503 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 150,503 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 148,187 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 148,181 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 144,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 140,046 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 134,668 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to split.

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

Pass 1 May 2008 134,455 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 134,311 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 132,803 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 128,860 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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P25 DMP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 P25 DMP, 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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P25 DMP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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