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AK02 TSO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,954 mi
Last recorded127,954 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 TSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 127,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 126,697 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 123,344 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 116,856 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 101,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 101,845 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,606 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 98,581 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 92,798 miles

corrosion to sills and inner sills

Fail 30 Mar 2011 92,795 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to sills and inner sills

Fail 2 Mar 2010 82,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,115 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,701 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,261 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,827 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AK02 TSO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK02 TSO, 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 AK02 TSO registered?

AK02 TSO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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