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ML02 AXT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,087 mi
Last recorded112,087 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 AXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 112,087 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 101,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 101,228 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,093 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

floor and inner sills has corrosion

front and rear suspensions arms under sealed

Pass 14 Jun 2021 87,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slight leak (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 86,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 78,260 miles

Front o/s and n/s front chassis has slight corrosion

brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2017 78,260 miles

Front o/s and n/s front chassis has slight corrosion

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

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,918 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion not holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion not holed (6.1.A.1)

passenger air bag disabled for child seat

Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,799 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion not holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion not holed (6.1.A.1)

passenger air bag disabled for child seat

Fail 10 Jan 2015 54,144 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 54,144 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 44,923 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 44,923 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,187 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 34,577 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,330 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 24,538 miles

n/s/f tyre cut

Fail 22 May 2010 24,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 6 May 2009 20,619 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,389 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,129 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,139 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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ML02 AXT 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 73.9%.

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 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 ML02 AXT, 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 ML02 AXT registered?

ML02 AXT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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