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ML02 AYC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,112 mi
Last recorded107,112 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 107,112 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 107,112 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,799 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 103,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 102,682 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Various spots of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 May 2014 99,190 miles

offside headlight beam pattern poor

Fail 23 May 2014 99,190 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,525 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 93,747 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 93,747 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,930 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front track rod end dust cover split

rear brake discs slightly coroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,791 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 72,877 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 62,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,752 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,579 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. †rear bake pads starting to wear. †rear discs starting to wear

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Fail 30 Mar 2007 55,579 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. †rear bake pads starting to wear. †rear discs starting to wear

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Apr 2006 46,934 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,934 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 AYC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AYC, 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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ML02 AYC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2002.

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