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SB02 DXS

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,014 mi
Last recorded122,014 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 DXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 122,014 miles

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

underside surface corrosion

Pass 22 May 2019 99,706 miles

badly corroded underside

oil leak at engine

Fail 20 May 2019 99,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation and offside rear (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

badly corroded underside

oil leak at engine

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front section (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 99,097 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front section (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,884 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,884 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 89,274 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,274 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,952 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 84,946 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,425 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 81,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2011 71,878 miles

both front tyres slightly perrished

both rear b/discs slightly pitted

Fail 13 May 2011 71,878 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perrished

both rear b/discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 May 2010 68,197 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,102 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 60,971 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 42,836 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,836 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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SB02 DXS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB02 DXS, 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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SB02 DXS is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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