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NV02 EYL

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,956 mi
Last recorded81,956 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 EYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2024 81,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

under car coroded very bad

Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,319 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,371 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,468 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,252 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 76,756 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,245 miles

all tyres perished 185-60-14 tyres dated 2005 & 2006

exhaust in poor condition

front brakes in poor condition

rear brakes in poor condition

under body corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 75,177 miles

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

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

all tyres perished 185-60-14 tyres dated 2005 & 2006

exhaust in poor condition

front brakes in poor condition

rear brakes in poor condition

under body corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2012 71,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,550 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,196 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 68,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,726 miles

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)

offside rear brake slightly sticking on

Pass 18 May 2009 58,206 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 56,485 miles

radiator damp

Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,012 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 49,654 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 49,654 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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NV02 EYL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 NV02 EYL, 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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NV02 EYL is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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