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ME02 UKN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,226 mi
Last recorded52,226 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 UKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 52,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

floor pans and brake pipes coated in inderseal

Pass 13 Apr 2016 48,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 48,168 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,076 miles

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

all 4 suspension arms heavily corroded

both inner and outer sill showing signs of corrosion

corrosion has started at various points under the vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2015 36,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

all 4 suspension arms heavily corroded

both inner and outer sill showing signs of corrosion

corrosion has started at various points under the vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2014 26,963 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,150 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 26,150 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,162 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 25,162 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,161 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,036 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,799 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 18,381 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,510 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 15,510 miles

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

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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ME02 UKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ME02 UKN, 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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ME02 UKN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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