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S131 ORV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,817 mi
Last recorded76,817 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 ORV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 76,817 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to both inner and outer sills on both sides

corrosion to both sub frames/all suspension/ect

Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,514 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 76,295 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 76,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 76,127 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake has just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Jul 2022 75,509 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 75,509 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,770 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 74,770 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,500 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2019 73,908 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,629 miles

headlights deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2018 70,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlights deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,458 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

small exhaust box deteriorated inside

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,618 miles

headlamps cloudy

Pass 23 Jul 2015 58,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,434 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,292 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,530 miles

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

all tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,119 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,282 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 50,604 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,256 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 44,454 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 35,767 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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S131 ORV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S131 ORV, 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 S131 ORV registered?

S131 ORV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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