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S4 DRK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,708 mi
Last recorded41,708 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 DRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 41,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,576 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 41,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 41,335 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,105 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,569 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 39,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,451 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 37,447 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all 4 tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,634 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,912 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,276 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2006 20,008 miles

advice all four tyres starting to crack and split will need attention shortly

Pass 25 Aug 2005 16,379 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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S4 DRK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S4 DRK, 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 S4 DRK registered?

S4 DRK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is S4 DRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 DRK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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