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SB02 SVG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,863 mi
Last recorded60,863 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 SVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 60,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 60,622 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Fail 7 Jul 2023 60,622 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 12 May 2022 60,220 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 60,220 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 59,885 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 59,716 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 59,172 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 58,689 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,639 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All metal ends (3.6.B.4d)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 57,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All metal ends (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pads covered in brake fluid

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 56,771 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,401 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 55,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,515 miles

o/s and n/s sill/rear wing areas corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,733 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,128 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,478 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 27,869 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 26,334 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 23,822 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 SVG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SVG, 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 SB02 SVG registered?

SB02 SVG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2002.

Is SB02 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB02 SVG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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