2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · DS52 DVK
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 106,984 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS52 DVK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2024
- 106,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS52 DVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (DS52 DVK) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking brake not releasing correctly (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
DS52 DVK Mileage History
- 12/07/202289,199 mi
- 12/06/202396,189 mi+6,990 mi
- 16/06/202396,261 mi+72 mi
- 12/07/2024106,915 mi+10,654 mi
- 15/07/2024106,984 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 8,849 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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