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ND02 VCM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,546 mi
Last recorded110,546 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2019 110,546 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front lower wings rusty

Nearside Rear quater pannel corred holed

Offside Rear sill and both under sills rusty

Rear subframe rusty

Rear suspension arms rusty

wheel arches rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2018 109,245 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 109,239 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 104,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH CENTRE TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 104,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 97,779 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 97,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2015 89,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 89,666 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,462 miles

n/s/f/ tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2014 80,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f/ tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 70,182 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 70,182 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 61,504 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,873 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 52,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 43,548 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,224 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,494 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 16,838 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 VCM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ND02 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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