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MD02 XDU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,224 mi
Last recorded73,224 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 XDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 73,224 miles

corrosion on both rear sills

cut/ split in nearside front tyre inner side wall

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

front and rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,407 miles

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

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

corrosion on front and rear coil springs

front to rear and nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre inner side wall splitting

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 65,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion on front and rear coil springs

front to rear and nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre inner side wall splitting

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 58,928 miles

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Fail 20 Sep 2014 58,926 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front and offside rear tyre side walls splitting

Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,513 miles

corrosion on front and rear coil springs

cut in offside front tyre side wall

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,930 miles

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Fail 19 Oct 2012 48,930 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

slight corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,200 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,674 miles

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

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

front and rear discs pitted

Fail 1 Sep 2009 28,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,342 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,214 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 19,726 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 15,771 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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MD02 XDU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MD02 XDU, 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 MD02 XDU registered?

MD02 XDU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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