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MAZ 4298

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,973 mi
Last recorded85,973 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 4298
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,973 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 85,956 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side lags (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,368 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 84,276 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 82,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion on chassis leg

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,193 miles

Offside Front CORROSION INNER WHEEL ARCH

Pass 9 May 2016 79,809 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 77,167 miles

N/S/F tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,741 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 71,770 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

both rear tyres close to wear bars

small hole in n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

Pass 17 May 2012 68,131 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 64,464 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 64,431 miles

Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2010 59,770 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 51,904 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 43,244 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 33,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 24,953 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 4298 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MAZ 4298, 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 4298 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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