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SL02 XVC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,568 mi
Last recorded130,568 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 XVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 130,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear

Pass 14 May 2018 119,050 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 119,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 111,821 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 111,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired Brace bar held on with a jubilee clip and a cable tie (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm cracked Anti-roll bar linkage mounting torn out (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All front suspension components corroded .

All rear suspension components corroded .

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox bellhousing bolts missing .

Lambda sensor wiring missing .

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

Offside Rear Lower inner wheelarch corroded .

Underside of vehicle bodywork rusty .

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,195 miles

Offside Front weld on chassis covered with underseal & hard to inspect

all tyres inner tread cracking

front suspension arms , coil springs , body , subframe etc corroded

no wiring at front lambda sensor

rear suspension arms , coil springs , body etc corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 105,194 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f slow (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at wheel arch (marked with yellow chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg holed x2 (marked with yellow chalk) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres inner tread cracking

front suspension arms , coil springs , body , subframe etc corroded

no wiring at front lambda sensor

rear suspension arms , coil springs , body etc corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,211 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 102,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 100,142 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,027 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,064 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 90,064 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,978 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 75,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,825 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 64,976 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 54,587 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 54,587 miles

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

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 XVC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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