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SB02 SVP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,683 mi
Last recorded74,683 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 SVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,683 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 74,683 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,630 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,824 miles

drivers door mirror, casing damaged

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake disc's, inner surfaces worn

front offside drop link has slight wear and movement

rear anti roll bar deteriorated and corroded

rear nearside arch corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,156 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 66,155 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,888 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,246 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 56,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,555 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,797 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 48,797 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,274 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,623 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 25,329 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 SVP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB02 SVP registered?

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

Is SB02 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB02 SVP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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