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SL02 VZG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,375 mi
Last recorded82,375 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 VZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2016 82,375 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under car,on strip lights (1.9.2a)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills and inner sills both sides (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 80,858 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 78,973 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,412 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,923 miles

both rear tyers splitting on inner wall but not showing cord

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,932 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,130 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,848 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,038 miles

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

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 VZG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

SL02 VZG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for SL02 VZG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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