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SB02 SVF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,253 mi
Last recorded76,253 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 SVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 76,253 miles

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

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 76,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR NEAR REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 75,125 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 75,118 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,490 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 70,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,022 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,640 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 56,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,426 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 38,962 miles

offside outer rear sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 3 Jul 2010 36,558 miles

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside and nearside front discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 35,024 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,975 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 30,763 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 28,374 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 SVF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB02 SVF, 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 SVF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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