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SD02 ZDY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,880 mi
Last recorded54,880 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 ZDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 54,880 miles

Body has slight corrosion full chassis all brakes suspension and steering parts and components corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight front to rear - all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear - worn / corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged plastic cover missing - slight uneven surface - glass ok ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear worn / corrode - slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. font and rear caliper sticking - slight (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack - inner tie rod slight play - Steering column top bearing slightly worn ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front - worn / uneven (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 54,819 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded in area - 1 to 3 inch max length - next to petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion full chassis all brakes suspension and steering parts and components corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight front to rear - all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear - worn / corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged plastic cover missing - slight uneven surface - glass ok ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear worn / corrode - slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. font and rear caliper sticking - slight (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack - inner tie rod slight play - Steering column top bearing slightly worn ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front - worn / uneven (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 54,808 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear subframe at o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at o/s joint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 53,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at o/s joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,047 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 50,533 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 47,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 May 2012 46,363 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,867 miles

Rear suspension very corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,253 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,806 miles

nearside and offside front tyres low on tread on outer edges

nearside rear tyre buld on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2008 33,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,429 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,259 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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SD02 ZDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDY, 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 ZDY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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