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M802 XHC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,382 mi
Last recorded200,382 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM802 XHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 200,382 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 185,685 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 185,685 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 164,033 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 155,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 150,108 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 149,572 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 149,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 146,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 138,445 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 138,445 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 135,073 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 135,073 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 129,243 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 121,325 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 116,483 miles

All four shock absorber dust shields have perished and fallen down.

All four tyres have heavy surface cracking on outer side walls

Clutch slave cylinder seeping.

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

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

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

Rear fog light full of water but still operational.

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

nearside front wiper smeary in operation

slight oil leak from rear of gearbox

Pass 28 Mar 2007 116,483 miles

All four shock absorber dust shields have perished and fallen down.

All four tyres have heavy surface cracking on outer side walls

Clutch slave cylinder seeping.

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

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

Rear fog light full of water but still operational.

Slight oil leak from rear of engine

nearside front wiper smeary in operation

slight oil leak from rear of gearbox

Pass 15 Apr 2006 110,750 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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M802 XHC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M802 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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What year was M802 XHC registered?

M802 XHC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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