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ML02 AYU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,991 mi
Last recorded93,991 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 AYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 93,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine and undercovers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2016 93,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine and undercovers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 86,989 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,971 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,897 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 77,075 miles

outer sills corroding at rear

Fail 20 Jan 2011 73,891 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

sills have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,891 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

sills have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,153 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 55,915 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,500 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,801 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,083 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 AYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ML02 AYU, 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 AYU registered?

ML02 AYU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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