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M6 SPO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,522 mi
Last recorded56,522 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 SPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 56,522 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 56,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,984 miles

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

all discs have surface corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2013 54,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all discs have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,420 miles

rear pads on 30% (can't see inner pad thickness)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,095 miles

n/s front tyre on 2mm

Fail 6 Aug 2010 46,095 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s front tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,262 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 31,167 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,167 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,769 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 24,531 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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M6 SPO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M6 SPO, 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 M6 SPO registered?

M6 SPO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 2002.

Is M6 SPO safe to buy?

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