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M5 XLB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,857 mi
Last recorded63,857 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 63,857 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 61,264 miles

rear inner wheel arches corroding

Fail 27 May 2015 61,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear inner wheel arches corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2014 58,469 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,469 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,446 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,091 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,552 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,718 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 18,328 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 18,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,083 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,557 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 11,053 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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M5 XLB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M5 XLB, 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 M5 XLB registered?

M5 XLB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is M5 XLB safe to buy?

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