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AV02 XDM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,230 mi
Last recorded147,230 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 XDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 147,230 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 147,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 146,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 146,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 143,462 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 143,448 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body/chassis and suspension rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2018 141,932 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 141,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/floor/ outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 139,461 miles

both sills badly corroded

various corrosion on underside

Pass 16 Jan 2016 137,092 miles

General corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2016 137,092 miles

General corrosion

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 134,969 miles

O/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Jan 2014 133,591 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

General suspension and underbody corrosion

O/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and seems low on pressure

Fail 11 Jan 2014 133,591 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

General suspension and underbody corrosion

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

O/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and seems low on pressure

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 123,654 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust heavily corroded

General underbody corrosion

O/s/r tyre breaking up

Fail 15 Dec 2012 123,654 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust heavily corroded

General underbody corrosion

O/s/r tyre breaking up

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 113,383 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 106,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 980,741 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 88,464 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 76,770 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 65,073 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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AV02 XDM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 AV02 XDM, 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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AV02 XDM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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