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M111 JDG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,765 mi
Last recorded48,765 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 JDG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 48,765 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 44,731 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,892 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,264 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,765 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,998 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,005 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,892 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 35,892 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,823 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,397 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 29,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,038 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

near side front chassis has damage but cannot inspect whithout removing rubber sealant ******suspect*** damage****

Fail 11 Mar 2009 25,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

near side front chassis has damage but cannot inspect whithout removing rubber sealant ******suspect*** damage****

Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,801 miles

slight play in rack o/s rear tyre on limit all brake pads on lim it

Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,381 miles

brake pads near limit

Fail 14 Feb 2007 19,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,292 miles

adv engine management light on

air bag warning lamp staying on

handbrake close to max travel

nail in tyre

neardide front reflector missing

rierview mirror missing

steering colomn couling missing

Fail 27 Jan 2006 13,265 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)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise both nearside and offside chassis rails crushed,not holed

advise handbrake close to maximum travel

air bag warning lamp staying on

engine management light

nail in tyre

nearside front side reflector missing

rear view mirror missing

steering colomn,couling missing

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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M111 JDG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M111 JDG, 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 M111 JDG registered?

M111 JDG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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