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M780 XHC

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,431 mi
Last recorded184,431 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM780 XHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 184,431 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 167,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 153,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 152,184 miles

Offside Front brakes has a slight brake bind.

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 152,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front brakes has a slight brake bind.

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 150,490 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded but just outer skin

Pass 28 Apr 2014 149,187 miles

rear high level brake lamp does not work.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 144,370 miles

Centre brake light not working / Both rear sills have light corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2013 144,370 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Centre brake light not working / Both rear sills have light corrosion

Fail 22 May 2012 141,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 May 2012 141,351 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 May 2011 137,025 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 133,544 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 133,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 128,563 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 112,882 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 112,882 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2007 94,532 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 94,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 93,393 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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M780 XHC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M780 XHC, 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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M780 XHC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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