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M10 MXF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,328 mi
Last recorded101,328 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 MXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2024 101,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspensions corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 95,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 93,322 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all four dust covers top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 93,281 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed within 30cm of anti roll bar fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 perishing by metal ferrells (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower dust covrs split but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint going into back box to mid box (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis and suspension components

Pass 19 May 2021 91,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front inner wings corroded

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Fail 19 May 2021 91,686 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded axel rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front inner wings corroded

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 21 May 2020 88,632 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front inner wings corroded

both inner body sills corroded

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 19 May 2020 88,632 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front inner wings corroded

both inner body sills corroded

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 16 May 2019 83,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 77,965 miles

both outer sills corroded

both sides front inner wings corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 16 May 2017 72,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2017 72,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 64,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r number plate light dim

Pass 19 May 2015 57,383 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion and small hole started in primary skin of offside outer body sill rear section

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2014 52,212 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

corrosion too floorpans, chassis rails, suspension, etc

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,915 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

signs of corrosion to:floors, chassis, suspension, etc

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,373 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight bind,N/S Rear brake

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,424 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,964 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 29,952 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,661 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,448 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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M10 MXF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M10 MXF, 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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M10 MXF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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