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M897 MVV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,035 mi
Last recorded220,035 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 MVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 220,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking efficiency just met. Offside poor effort

Fail 17 Mar 2025 220,034 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking efficiency just met. Offside poor effort

Pass 21 Mar 2024 208,680 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 208,660 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 200,412 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 199,495 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 199,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2015 196,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 189,885 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 185,830 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 179,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 169,822 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 162,532 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 160,844 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 154,262 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 145,056 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 135,904 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 135,904 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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M897 MVV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M897 MVV, 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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M897 MVV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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