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SL02 XTF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,116 mi
Last recorded75,116 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 XTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 75,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage floor (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 75,116 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage floor (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,326 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 72,326 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill weak (2.4.A.3)

car has been under sealed

Pass 20 Feb 2017 71,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,881 miles

Offside Front Wing is severely corroded at lower edge

Fail 22 Feb 2016 68,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Wing is severely corroded at lower edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,190 miles

n/s/r sill has been welded

o/s/r sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,749 miles

offside front outer sill soft

Fail 3 Apr 2013 61,749 miles

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

offside front outer sill soft

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,626 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r sill soft but not holed

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,924 miles

ADVISORY SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANBRAKE

Fail 10 Apr 2010 51,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,879 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,350 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 24,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 21,097 miles

puncture near side rear

Fail 7 Apr 2007 21,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

puncture near side rear

Fail 13 Apr 2006 17,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,465 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SL02 XTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SL02 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

SL02 XTF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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