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M8 AVX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,898 mi
Last recorded75,898 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 AVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,898 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 73,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all front and rear suspension arms corroded and getting thin , strong advise.

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated.

various areas of corrosion to chassis.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,238 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened strong advise (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened strong advise (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm , worn low on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear upper (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

various areas of corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,510 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 70,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,669 miles

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

slight brake bind nsf

Pass 2 Aug 2014 68,194 miles

Exhaust corroded & repaired

General corrosion of suspension & body components

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 68,193 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant low

Exhaust corroded & repaired

General corrossion of suspension & body components

Near side front tyre cracked

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,931 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 52,931 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,132 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,458 miles

slight noise offside front wheelbearing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,757 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,657 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 20,356 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,797 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 13,186 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 12,865 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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M8 AVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 M8 AVX, 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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M8 AVX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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