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PA02 DKY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,223 mi
Last recorded32,223 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 DKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 32,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 26,364 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 19,944 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 17,730 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 16,839 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 16,712 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 16,178 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 16,178 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 15,398 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 14,789 miles

Both front tyres perished

Offside front wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 12 Apr 2017 14,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres perished

Offside front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,090 miles

All Tyres perishing

Nearside front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2015 13,241 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Apr 2015 13,234 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 12,031 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 9,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,616 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 5,532 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 3,272 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 3,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 3,006 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 2,858 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 2,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 2,176 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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PA02 DKY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PA02 DKY, 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 PA02 DKY registered?

PA02 DKY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is PA02 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA02 DKY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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