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SL02 XTN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,947 mi
Last recorded83,947 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 XTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 83,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body condition poor

Fail 16 Sep 2024 83,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body condition poor

Pass 31 Oct 2022 83,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake disc back plates corroded

general under body condition poor

o/s font and rear floor beginning to corrode

Fail 31 Oct 2022 83,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake disc back plates corroded

general under body condition poor

o/s font and rear floor beginning to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,833 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 83,428 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 78,197 miles

condition of all brake discs

corrosion and repairs to both outer sills/undersills and floor to sills Borderline

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms and suspension

Fail 6 Jul 2019 78,197 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

condition of all brake discs

corrosion and repairs to both outer sills/undersills and floor to sills Borderline

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms and suspension

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust back box bracket corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

brake fluid level near min

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,718 miles

Nearside Front wing lower panel corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wing lower panel corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,299 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 70,229 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,287 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,329 miles

Oil leak

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,437 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 65,437 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,880 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 62,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 41,201 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,113 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 XTN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

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

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