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M595 ELB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,434 mi
Last recorded133,434 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM595 ELB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 133,434 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 132,644 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 131,518 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 131,457 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 131,456 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 130,846 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 130,226 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 130,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 129,029 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 128,620 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 128,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 127,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 125,641 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 125,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 119,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlight patterns slightly faint

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2005 112,797 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 112,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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M595 ELB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M595 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.

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What year was M595 ELB registered?

M595 ELB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is M595 ELB safe to buy?

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