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M555 JPY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,623 mi
Last recorded109,623 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 JPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 109,623 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 109,426 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 108,594 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 108,418 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 108,318 miles

power stearing pipes rusty

Pass 11 May 2015 107,826 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 107,357 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 107,345 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 106,889 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 106,186 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,919 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 102,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 77,461 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 62,248 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,156 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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M555 JPY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M555 JPY, 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 M555 JPY registered?

M555 JPY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is M555 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 JPY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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