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MAZ 2795

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,281 mi
Last recorded100,281 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 2795
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 100,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer skin advise repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer skin advise repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,050 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 92,046 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,758 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 83,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,790 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,364 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 76,364 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,074 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,785 miles

Offside & nearside wiper blades poor.

Offside front brake binding.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 73,616 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,616 miles

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2011 73,453 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light stays on

Fail 21 Dec 2011 73,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light stays on

Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,530 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,539 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,313 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 48,131 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,896 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 31,675 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 31,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,225 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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MAZ 2795 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 2795, 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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MAZ 2795 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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