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B13 NDB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,019 mi
Last recorded133,019 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 NDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 133,019 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 132,988 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun strip on top of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill ( marked ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Different sizes wheels and tyres fitted to front and rear

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front steering arms misaligned due to lowered suspension

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres slightly damaged and worn

Suspension has been modified and lowered

Pass 13 Apr 2022 128,333 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 128,333 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 128,193 miles

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and chassis

vehicle has been modified

Pass 1 Jul 2019 121,544 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 114,921 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 107,397 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 99,681 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 99,633 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,559 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,129 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,548 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,398 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,039 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,386 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,748 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,683 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 20,759 miles

Both front tyres are wearing / worn low on edges.

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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B13 NDB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B13 NDB, 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 B13 NDB registered?

B13 NDB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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