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M598 NOD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,198 mi
Last recorded163,198 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM598 NOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 163,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 162,134 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 160,767 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 159,346 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 158,362 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 156,861 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 151,854 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 151,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 148,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 145,606 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 145,606 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 134,094 miles

Cut in outside tyre wall on nearside rear tyre(do not see cords)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 130,272 miles

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

cut,outside of nearside rear tyre

front ball joint covers just starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2013 127,173 miles

both front outer track rod end boots just starting to perish and both front top balljoint covers just starting to perish

signs of clutch fluid around clutch slave cylinder(not part of test)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 127,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front outer track rod end boots just starting to perish and both front top balljoint covers just starting to perish

signs of clutch fluid around clutch slave cylinder(not part of test)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 124,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 120,860 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 120,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 117,292 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 113,739 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 113,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 109,854 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 109,854 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 108,338 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 108,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak rocker cover gasket?

Pass 7 Jun 2006 107,077 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 107,077 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 98,785 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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M598 NOD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M598 NOD, 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 M598 NOD registered?

M598 NOD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is M598 NOD safe to buy?

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