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SD02 TZP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,460 mi
Last recorded114,460 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 TZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 114,460 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components have surface corrosion

Body has slight corrosion Underneath and O/S/R wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Underneath under sealed

Fail 8 Jan 2018 114,460 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components have surface corrosion

Body has slight corrosion Underneath and O/S/R wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Underneath under sealed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 111,189 miles

very rusty underneath car on body and suspension

Fail 1 Dec 2016 111,725 miles

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

very rusty underneath car on body and suspension

Pass 27 Nov 2015 106,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 102,002 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 102,002 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake backplates rotten and incomplete

Fail 2 Dec 2013 97,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake backplates rotten and incomplete

Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,120 miles

front brake backplates corroded and holed

Fail 27 Nov 2012 89,886 miles

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

front brake backplates corroded and holed

Pass 5 Dec 2011 82,399 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 82,399 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 73,913 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 73,913 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

o/s/front brake disc rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2009 64,224 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 64,224 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,302 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 53,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,950 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 39,239 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,249 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 33,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 TZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

SD02 TZP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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