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MAZ 2040

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,608 mi
Last recorded224,608 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 2040
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 224,608 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 224,608 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 218,119 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 218,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 213,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 207,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 207,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 197,862 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 186,185 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 176,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 164,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 159,639 miles

front no plate cracked.oil leaks. n/s/f panel corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2011 159,634 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

front no plate cracked

n/s/f panel corroded

oil leaks

Fail 5 Jul 2011 159,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate cracked

n/s/f panel corroded

oil leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2010 150,517 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 6 Jul 2009 136,832 miles

front pads low

slight inbalance to front brakes

steering rack damp with oil no leak found

Pass 15 Jul 2008 129,440 miles

Cat core loose

Rear discs corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2008 129,440 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Cat core loose

Rear discs corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2007 122,118 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 112,693 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight wear o/s/r tyre inner edge

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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MAZ 2040 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 MAZ 2040, 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 MAZ 2040 registered?

MAZ 2040 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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