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NJ02 SWK

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,045 mi
Last recorded97,045 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 SWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,045 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2017 97,045 miles

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

Front tyres wearing outer edges

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,085 miles

brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

under body and suspension are corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 94,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

under body and suspension are corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,112 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 92,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,958 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 89,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 89,055 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 88,087 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 83,312 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 80,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 77,197 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 74,880 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 71,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 66,869 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 66,869 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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NJ02 SWK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NJ02 SWK, 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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NJ02 SWK is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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