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MPO 22Y

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,889 mi
Last recorded61,889 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPO 22Y
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 61,889 miles

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

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,941 miles

O/S/F and both rear tyres have minor cracks in inner and outer sidewalls.

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

Rust starting in O/S sill.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,420 miles

All four tyres have fine cracks on inner and outer sidewalls.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,233 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,859 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 46,851 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,056 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,893 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,132 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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MPO 22Y is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MPO 22Y, 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 MPO 22Y registered?

MPO 22Y is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 February 2002.

Is MPO 22Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPO 22Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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