MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
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
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is M802 XHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for M802 XHC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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