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MIW 8606

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

87,017 mi
Last recorded87,017 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 8606
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 87,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 86,735 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 86,224 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Inner sill holed, not within 30cm of structural mount.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts and both rears. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 85,618 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 84,203 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 83,111 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 82,283 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 80,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,559 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 76,105 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 72,485 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,357 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 66,226 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 66,223 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 65,420 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,997 miles

front brake discs worn and slightly corroded on inside surface

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,381 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 61,519 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,519 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,410 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

number plates have faded figures

power steering pipes corrded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,055 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,015 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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MIW 8606 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 MIW 8606, 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 MIW 8606 registered?

MIW 8606 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is MIW 8606 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 8606 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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