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M18 MPB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,383 mi
Last recorded71,383 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 MPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 71,383 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear damage to jacking point

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,501 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill/floor area damaged by jack?

Slight corrosion around rear wheel arches

Pass 29 Apr 2020 64,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 63,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 63,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2018 63,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 59,966 miles

Central Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,745 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/anti roll bar mounts,slight both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

rec wax-oyl underbody

Fail 4 Mar 2016 55,745 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/anti roll bar mounts,slight both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill ,slight (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

rec wax-oyl underbody

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,850 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,056 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 51,056 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,808 miles

nearside sill start to corrode

offside sill start to corrode

rust bubble on rear arches

Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,806 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 43,806 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,863 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,073 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,218 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,702 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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M18 MPB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M18 MPB, 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 M18 MPB registered?

M18 MPB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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