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SF02 ODE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,159 mi
Last recorded1,159 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 ODE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 1,159 miles

underside very rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2010 103,396 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 91,511 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 91,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2008 71,937 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 53,762 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,246 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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SF02 ODE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SF02 ODE, 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 SF02 ODE registered?

SF02 ODE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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