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SL02 XTH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,983 mi
Last recorded94,983 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 94,983 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 92,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing and sill corroded near seat belt lower outer mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing and sill corroded near seat belt lower outer mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 91,028 miles

General corrosion front to rear on underside

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,032 miles

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 89,031 miles

Brake performance not tested System leaking (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Burst metal pipe (3.6.A.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 86,780 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn

front to rear steel brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear inner and outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion

offside rear to nearside rear steel brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,987 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,938 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 70,936 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 57,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,958 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,093 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

advise front and rear brake discs

Fail 23 Feb 2010 38,668 miles

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,668 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,301 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,533 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel approaching limit

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 XTH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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