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M60 EGL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,376 mi
Last recorded143,376 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 EGL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 143,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

rear sills slightly rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2023 136,805 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 131,748 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 128,201 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 128,201 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 128,100 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 118,606 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 118,602 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 118,582 miles

Emissions not tested Engine running badly unable to maintain revs (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Side to side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2019 116,241 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 116,029 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 104,515 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,814 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 81,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,048 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,329 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,246 miles

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

some corrosion to o/s/r sill area

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,358 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,411 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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)

cant see inner rear brake pads

Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,159 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 29,666 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,666 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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M60 EGL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M60 EGL, 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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M60 EGL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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