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M66 XSA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,369 mi
Last recorded88,369 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 XSA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 88,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 87,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 87,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 87,163 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 87,163 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 83,968 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 83,968 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,254 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 74,924 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 71,630 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 71,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front outer side wall damage

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,375 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,635 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 68,631 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,267 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,581 miles

brake pedal antislip pad split

Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,383 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,826 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,462 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to side wall not to cords

Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,711 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,478 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,000 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 20,530 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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M66 XSA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M66 XSA, 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 M66 XSA registered?

M66 XSA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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