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M555 SRV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,493 mi
Last recorded80,493 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 SRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 80,493 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 78,627 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 76,401 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 74,880 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 74,876 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,594 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 72,260 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,871 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,588 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 71,588 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,363 miles

Front Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear Rear brake disc's corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,525 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,790 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,453 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,453 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,241 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

thorns in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,146 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,612 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 56,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 53,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,609 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,711 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,601 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 SRV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SRV, 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 M555 SRV registered?

M555 SRV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is M555 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 SRV shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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