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317 EAU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,624 mi
Last recorded83,624 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration317 EAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 83,159 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides prescribed areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,112 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,960 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mounting on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 82,601 miles

corrosion to front chassis rails near anti-roll bar mountings

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,404 miles

corrosion to front chassis rails

nearside front tyre rubber cracking between treads

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 82,404 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working both lights (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to front chassis rails

nearside front tyre rubber cracking between treads

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,818 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 81,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre has a damage to side wall

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,113 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 81,113 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 76,851 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,559 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 65,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 65,252 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,904 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,354 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,130 miles

various oil leaks †rear tyres wearing on edge & nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2007 45,130 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

various oil leaks †rear tyres wearing on edge & nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2006 35,462 miles

Gearbox oil leaks †

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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317 EAU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 317 EAU, 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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317 EAU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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