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ST02 DYD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,198 mi
Last recorded95,198 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 DYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 95,198 miles

All 4 ball joint boots on front suspension arms perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front, both sides near subframe mounts, close to previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 95,193 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All 4 ball joint boots on front suspension arms perishing

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective End of rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front, both sides near subframe mounts, close to previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2022 93,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inside wheel arch marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inside wheel arch marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 5 May 2021 92,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,970 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, at rear clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 90,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Fail 3 Apr 2019 90,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.152 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,012 miles

Nearside Front tire is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner and outer sills are weak and corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,938 miles

both outer rear sills corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,218 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,046 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake calliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake calliper (3.6.A.1)

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 3 Apr 2015 68,899 miles

nearside washer nozzle blocked.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,889 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,485 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,237 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,578 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 36,407 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 3 Feb 2007 30,161 miles

front brake pads wearing low †recomend brake inspection

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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ST02 DYD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ST02 DYD, 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 ST02 DYD registered?

ST02 DYD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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