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SD02 ZDN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,378 mi
Last recorded98,378 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,378 miles

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

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

cant check brake pipes due to underseal

Fail 27 Feb 2017 98,378 miles

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

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

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

cant check brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,686 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 96,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,081 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 14 Aug 2014 95,081 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion present underbody and all suspension components

power steering pipes corroded

rear discs corrosion present

temp repair drivers door mirror

Fail 12 Aug 2013 90,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brakes slight judder

temp repair drivers door mirror

Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,270 miles

corrosion present to front & rear wishbones.......

discs & pads.......

Fail 28 May 2012 90,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

corrosion present to front & rear wishbones.......

corrosion to both outer sills & rear wheel archs....

discs & pads.......

Pass 13 May 2011 84,274 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 75,936 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 66,834 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 66,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,248 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 58,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,636 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,112 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to bald at the edges

rear pads 90% worn

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 ZDN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZDN, 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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SD02 ZDN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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