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VO02 DXR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,344 mi
Last recorded64,344 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 DXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 64,344 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 64,344 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on outer edge of tread

o/s wiper blade split on end

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight bind on o/s front brake

slight bind on o/s/rear brake

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,767 miles

Both front tyres low on outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr brake slightly binding

Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,767 miles

Both front tyres low on outer edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight travel on handbrake lever

Fail 23 Apr 2013 61,066 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,424 miles

PARTS OF EXHAUST POOR

Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,592 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETIORATED

Fail 2 Mar 2011 57,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETIORATED

Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,635 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,474 miles

rear exahust poor

Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,514 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 43,875 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 43,875 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,980 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 DXR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VO02 DXR, 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 VO02 DXR registered?

VO02 DXR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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