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M5 XSV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,738 mi
Last recorded82,738 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 82,738 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 82,736 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak cat ok (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 82,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 82,041 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 81,612 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,409 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,681 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEGS - BOTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS - BOTH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 79,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2020 77,568 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres cracking/perished, also wearing towards limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 73,518 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,508 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,328 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 69,511 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 67,877 miles

EXHAUST LAMBDA WIRE BRACKET CORRODED. O/S/R TYRE - NAIL IN TREAD.

Pass 21 May 2014 65,754 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to outer sill

Pass 22 May 2013 56,966 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 55,388 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,021 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,783 miles

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,652 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,006 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 39,004 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,263 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,335 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 25,260 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XSV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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