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SL02 XVE

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,309 mi
Last recorded106,309 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 XVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 106,309 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 103,533 miles

General underside corrosion.

Fail 31 Aug 2022 103,531 miles

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear section. (by Clip). (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

General underside corrosion.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,986 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section within clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Slight general corrosion underside

Fail 25 Aug 2021 101,985 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underside

Pass 7 Aug 2020 100,505 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 98,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 86,457 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 86,061 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,523 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,345 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 65,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,717 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,181 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,319 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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,358 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 52,357 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,461 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 38,405 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 38,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,452 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,907 miles

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 XVE is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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