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SL02 SZN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,149 mi
Last recorded112,149 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 SZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 112,149 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all slight worn cups (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both sides chassis covered in under seal

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front light bracket bolt missing but still secure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner sills slight corrosion

Rear brake pads wearing low and discs slight corroded and slight brake flux on performance

all suspension and steering components covered in corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2019 111,804 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis hard to get to with corrosion tool due to under covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and hard to get to with corrosion tool due to covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front head light bolt missing but secure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner sills corrosion

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake pads wearing slight low and discs slight corroded

all anti roll bar links slight worn ball joints and plastic cups

all suspension and steering components covered in corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2018 106,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,810 miles

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

under side and components generally corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 105,810 miles

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

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

under side and components generally corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,763 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 102,418 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 101,487 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 101,487 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,112 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 100,112 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 98,692 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 94,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 84,653 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 72,420 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 56,422 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,599 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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SL02 SZN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL02 SZN, 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 SL02 SZN registered?

SL02 SZN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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