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SD02 ZDU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,862 mi
Last recorded62,862 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 ZDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 62,862 miles

all 4 tyres have worn tread

offside and nearside front chassis rails corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 62,843 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres have worn tread

offside and nearside front chassis rails corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,826 miles

surface corrosion to sills

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,490 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

BOTH REAR REAR TYRES LOW

Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,618 miles

corrosion noted to outer sills

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing

power steering pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

small cut to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 12 Sep 2014 59,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

corrosion noted to outer sills

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing

power steering pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

small cut to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,318 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 55,317 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,982 miles

advise slight corrosion on all steering and suspension related components, inner and outer sills, and front and rear chassis rails

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,852 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 50,852 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 50,150 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,330 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,185 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,359 miles

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

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 ZDU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

SD02 ZDU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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