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MP02 FUN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,410 mi
Last recorded82,410 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP02 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 82,410 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 75,988 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 29 May 2019 75,983 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear and in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 31 May 2018 68,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,202 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 67,199 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 67,199 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 64,046 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join - gasket not sealing (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,271 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,892 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,886 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inside wall

Fail 10 Jun 2013 43,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inside wall

Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,663 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,649 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 34,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,277 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,592 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,746 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 26,745 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,820 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 19,794 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 18,062 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 15,224 miles

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

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

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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MP02 FUN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MP02 FUN, 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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MP02 FUN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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