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M658 NEL

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,606 mi
Last recorded182,606 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM658 NEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 182,606 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2017 182,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2016 84,201 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 174,455 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 172,052 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2014 172,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2013 168,402 miles

all brake pipes and ferrells are corroded

front brake disc's are worn and corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r brake disc is corroded on outer face

o/s/r brake has slight bind

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Mar 2013 168,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake pipes and ferrells are corroded

front brake disc's are worn and corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc is corroded on outer face

n/s/r tyre perished badly on sidewall

o/s/f tyre below legel limit of 1.6mm on inner edge

o/s/r brake has slight bind

o/s/r tyre below legel limit of 1.6mm on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2012 164,933 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 164,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 158,794 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 155,631 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 153,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 153,744 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 147,780 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 147,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 May 2007 136,247 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 May 2007 136,247 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 114,857 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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M658 NEL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M658 NEL, 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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M658 NEL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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