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PL02 DYU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

54,899 mi
Last recorded54,899 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 DYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,899 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 54,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 53,088 miles

All wheel arches and sills corroded

O/S/R tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not to cord

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 53,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All wheel arches and sills corroded

Engine managment light on

O/S/R tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not to cord

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,066 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 52,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,604 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 48,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,130 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 46,124 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear suspension arms starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2010 41,954 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 41,953 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,039 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 36,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,343 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 34,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,509 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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PL02 DYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PL02 DYU, 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 PL02 DYU registered?

PL02 DYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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