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A6 MLL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,615 mi
Last recorded68,615 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 MLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 68,615 miles

both rear tyres perished + cracked in tread

hand brake effort low on offside

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge +small cuts in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2024 62,687 miles

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

offside front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2024 62,687 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

offside front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2023 54,344 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front+rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 54,224 miles

Exhaust Mountings Corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Wiper Smearing the screen

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Signs of Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 54,209 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust Mountings Corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Wiper Smearing the screen

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Signs of Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 54,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear leading arms corroded

exhaust rear box mount corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2021 54,071 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear leading arms corroded

exhaust rear box mount corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 53,724 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,869 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 51,869 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,103 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,256 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,289 miles

corrosion to both end of sills

Fail 8 Apr 2016 47,140 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion to both end of sills

Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,246 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,588 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,530 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,316 miles

rust to rear sills

Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,495 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,313 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,178 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,184 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,571 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 17,907 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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A6 MLL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A6 MLL, 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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A6 MLL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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