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ML02 EOB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,387 mi
Last recorded124,387 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 124,387 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all components scaley

Pass 7 Jun 2018 118,500 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 113,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 103,286 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 103,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front inner disc slightly worn

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear sill corroded

rear inner disc slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,203 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 85,020 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 75,018 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 62,673 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,673 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,249 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 48,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 May 2005 33,075 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 EOB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EOB, 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 EOB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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