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V10 DBL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,933 mi
Last recorded15,933 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 DBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 15,933 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe work to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 14,079 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 13,870 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,622 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 13,328 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 13,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,725 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 12,402 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 11,696 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,956 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 10,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,113 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 8,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 8,211 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 7,703 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 7,703 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 6,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 5,546 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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V10 DBL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V10 DBL, 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 V10 DBL registered?

V10 DBL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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