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A13 VDL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,548 mi
Last recorded109,548 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 109,548 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 108,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 108,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 107,204 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 107,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,704 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 102,074 miles

management light on

Fail 25 Apr 2016 101,944 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

management light on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 97,970 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 95,286 miles

corrosion near side rear sill not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,655 miles

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

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 6 Jun 2011 73,536 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)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 68,580 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 64,104 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,058 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 44,421 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 32,818 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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A13 VDL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A13 VDL, 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 A13 VDL registered?

A13 VDL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is A13 VDL safe to buy?

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