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B14 SLN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,047 mi
Last recorded116,047 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 SLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 116,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 109,851 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 106,648 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 14 Jul 2016 100,853 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 100,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,816 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,955 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 81,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 75,526 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear outter sills badly corroded but not holed

rear number plate deteriorated

slight corrosion to all brake discs

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,801 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 47,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,261 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,459 miles

both front tyres low on tread on both the inside and outside edges

Pass 3 Mar 2007 33,720 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,260 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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B14 SLN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B14 SLN, 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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B14 SLN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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