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VK02 DZM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,894 mi
Last recorded37,894 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 DZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2025 37,894 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 36,945 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 35,762 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 34,858 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 32,284 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 30,850 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 29,922 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,771 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,623 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,663 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,703 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,195 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,272 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,244 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,087 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,038 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 12,746 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 DZM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK02 DZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK02 DZM registered?

VK02 DZM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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The MOT history for VK02 DZM shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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