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EJ02 SXL

2002 Maserati Spyder

Blue Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,837 mi
Last recorded118,837 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Maserati Spyder36,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 SXL
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 118,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 116,272 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 105,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 105,622 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,779 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 84,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,244 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 72,150 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 62,580 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,266 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 60,264 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

park lights not working

Pass 28 May 2014 58,566 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,420 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 57,415 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r drop link stiff

Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear exhaust silencer clamps loose but not leaking

fuel tank balance pipe corroded

oil around steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2011 51,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil around steering rack

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear exhaust silencer clamps loose but not leaking

fuel tank balance pipe corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,983 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 47,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2007 44,475 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,284 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 40,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Maserati Spyder?

Based on 7,126 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Steering rack gaiter split 161
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Headlamp aim too high 71
Headlamp aim too low 69
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EJ02 SXL is a 2002 Maserati Spyder in Blue with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Maserati Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 36,802 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 Maserati Spyder fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ02 SXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Spyder typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Maserati Spyder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ02 SXL is a 2002 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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