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AB02 RAW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,936 mi
Last recorded117,936 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 RAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 117,936 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front behind front wheel inner wing weak

Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,714 miles

slight corrosion on both brake pipes to front flexi hoses

Fail 8 Feb 2018 110,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on both brake pipes to front flexi hoses

Pass 17 Jan 2017 106,579 miles

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

slight corrosion on both brake pipes to both front flexi hoses

Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear subframes rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2016 102,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,983 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Mar 2014 96,983 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Mar 2013 91,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,962 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 86,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2011 82,248 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 82,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,550 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 71,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,827 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,989 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,989 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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AB02 RAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AB02 RAW, 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 AB02 RAW registered?

AB02 RAW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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