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MT02 VTL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,823 mi
Last recorded105,823 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 VTL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2018 105,823 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Aug 2018 105,802 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,145 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis rails slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 105,142 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and inner cill corrosion marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill corrosion marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis rails slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2016 103,593 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 103,507 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 May 2015 101,012 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 100,637 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,655 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 95,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 88,798 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

n/s/f/ and o/s/f tyre side walls cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2012 88,773 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALLS CRACKING

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,216 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 81,216 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,348 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,455 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 66,289 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,758 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 58,758 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,792 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,802 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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MT02 VTL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT02 VTL, 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 MT02 VTL registered?

MT02 VTL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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