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M160 TVU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,465 mi
Last recorded66,465 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 TVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 66,465 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 65,783 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 62,634 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 61,021 miles

all brake discs corroded

all tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,020 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,470 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,238 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,370 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,027 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,711 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 6 Mar 2012 54,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 26 Jun 2010 52,135 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,118 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 43,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 34,625 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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M160 TVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M160 TVU, 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 M160 TVU registered?

M160 TVU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is M160 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M160 TVU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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