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SD02 HFO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,865 mi
Last recorded110,865 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 HFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 110,865 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 110,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 106,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 105,848 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 101,138 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,845 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 91,677 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 86,604 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,204 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 81,197 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 74,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,295 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 38,295 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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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SD02 HFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SD02 HFO, 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 SD02 HFO registered?

SD02 HFO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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