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MX02 ELM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

138,889 mi
Last recorded138,889 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 ELM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 138,889 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 138,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 137,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Oct 2020 137,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 133,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction passenger sun visor slightly loose (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 133,827 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction passenger sun visor slightly loose (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 128,079 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf chassis inside nsf wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf chassis inside osf wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 128,079 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear brakepipe corroded in one area toward rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction item hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf chassis inside nsf wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osf chassis inside osf wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 128,055 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessive corrosion to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection between caliper and brake hose leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 119,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear discs corroded and pads worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 119,155 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage plate holder damaged sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill hold and corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill hold and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear discs corroded and pads worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,412 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 109,412 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 99,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,978 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 88,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 74,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,145 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 63,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 55,556 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,556 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,252 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 32,914 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,807 miles

NSF + OSF tyres worn on inner edges .

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,915 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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MX02 ELM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MX02 ELM, 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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MX02 ELM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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