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SL02 XZG

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,004 mi
Last recorded105,004 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,004 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front tyres over 9 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre over 8 years old

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel/long travel

Pass 23 Dec 2020 103,689 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

parking brake has long/little reserve travel

Fail 17 Dec 2020 103,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

parking brake has long/little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jun 2019 102,515 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 102,332 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 102,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 101,906 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,340 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 101,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,850 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 100,850 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 100,805 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen deteriated scratched

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,261 miles

offside door mirror casing is damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2014 98,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside door mirror casing is damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2013 92,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,101 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,016 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

drivers door mirror casing damaged

front wiper blades smearing screen

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 87,973 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

drivers door mirror casing damaged

front wiper blades smearing screen

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 84,794 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear lower quarter panel corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 75,334 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 75,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,458 miles

no. plate holder broken

Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,944 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 54,944 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,160 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 XZG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XZG, 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 XZG is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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