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M369 ELB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,840 mi
Last recorded118,840 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM369 ELB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 118,840 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 118,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,395 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 118,353 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,696 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 116,592 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 115,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,335 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 114,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from either engine or gear but not excessive

Fail 25 Sep 2019 114,329 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak from either engine or gear but not excessive

Pass 20 Nov 2018 114,207 miles

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

handbrake just meets min requirement

Fail 20 Nov 2018 114,207 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake just meets min requirement

Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,270 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 112,822 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 112,382 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,418 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 110,555 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 100,465 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 106,396 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 104,219 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 98,406 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 96,519 miles

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

handbrake exc-travel

Pass 22 Jun 2007 93,310 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 89,444 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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M369 ELB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M369 ELB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M369 ELB registered?

M369 ELB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2002.

Is M369 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M369 ELB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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