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VK02 DZH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,029 mi
Last recorded93,029 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 DZH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link incorrectly fitted but stil functioning

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

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

all four alloy wheels appear to have 1 steel wheel fixing each

both front brake backing plates badly corroded

both rear discs inner faces corroded

front undertray partially insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2015 93,003 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area behind wing mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link incorrectly fitted but stil functioning

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

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

all four alloy wheels appear to have 1 steel wheel fixing each

both front brake backing plates badly corroded

both rear discs inner faces corroded

front undertray partially insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,972 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 84,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,413 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 82,390 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,474 miles

O/S/R anti roll barr link is fitted on the N/S/R not fouling suspension.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,716 miles

Both front brakes are slightly binding.

N/S/R Brake is slightly binding.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 57,863 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 57,863 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,797 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,875 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 30,311 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 23,493 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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VK02 DZH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VK02 DZH, 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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VK02 DZH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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