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NU02 XGV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,543 mi
Last recorded96,543 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 XGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 96,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 94,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 92,276 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 91,132 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 90,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 89,214 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,840 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 83,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 78,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,025 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,589 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,882 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,520 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,667 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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NU02 XGV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NU02 XGV, 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 NU02 XGV registered?

NU02 XGV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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