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VO02 DVC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,470 mi
Last recorded69,470 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 DVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 69,470 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced section of sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced section of sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 May 2025 67,990 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Corrosion to ALL suspension, steering & braking components - none deemed structurally weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 67,989 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Corrosion to ALL suspension, steering & braking components - none deemed structurally weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 67,610 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Corrosion to ALL suspension, steering & braking components - none deemed structurally weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 67,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes undersealed

corrosion visible areas of underside

slight corrosion all ferrules

underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 27 Mar 2023 67,323 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake pipes undersealed

corrosion visible areas of underside

slight corrosion all ferrules

underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,781 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Notable corrosion to ALL rear brake hose furrules but not deemed excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL metal brake pipes have been treated with grease/undersealing - visual inspection indicating no obvious corrosion requiring concern. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to centre section of sill with lower seatbelt anchorage but not deemed structurally weakened (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively

Underside of vehicle including ALL suspension components front & rear have deterioration of existing undersealing, exposing items. Requires cleaning off residue & reapplying to prevent further issues

Pass 31 Mar 2021 66,285 miles

Metal brake pipes have been treated with grease/undersealing-visual inspection undertaken indicating no obvious corrosion requiring concern.

Nearside Front Outer Corrosion to centre section of sill within lower seatbelt perscribed area but not deemed structurally weakened

Offside Front Brake binding - no obvious signs of overheating damage to brake disc or pad frictional material & not adversely affecting brake performance or imbalance during inspection procedure-monitor.

Underside & vehicle body & all front/rear suspension & steering components displaying age related corrosion none of which is deemed structurally weakened. Items have be treated to good quality applied undersealing to limit further deterioration.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 66,009 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 65,278 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,391 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 62,904 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 62,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar link not attached (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 61,107 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 61,107 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,031 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,083 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,311 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

not all brake pipes visable

Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,495 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,622 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 14 May 2009 45,697 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 41,819 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 34,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2006 25,868 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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VO02 DVC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VO02 DVC, 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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VO02 DVC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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