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ND02 VCL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,676 mi
Last recorded162,676 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND02 VCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 162,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and ferrules wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 153,177 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 144,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 144,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 138,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 129,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 118,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 110,589 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 110,580 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,766 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,544 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,513 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,356 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,831 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,925 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,463 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,798 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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ND02 VCL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ND02 VCL, 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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ND02 VCL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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