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SL02 ZGO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,925 mi
Last recorded96,925 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 96,925 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 96,925 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,660 miles

1.5lt of oil added to engine to allow test to proceed.

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

Engine leaking oil.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings starting to corrode. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 94,443 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1.5lt of oil added to engine to allow test to proceed.

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

Engine leaking oil.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded abs to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings starting to corrode. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 84,241 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 84,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 68,320 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 59,644 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 51,603 miles

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

offside front and offside rear tyres cuts on sidewalls not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 4 May 2010 44,591 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 44,591 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,848 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 39,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,305 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,195 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 29,195 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,161 miles

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

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 ZGO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGO, 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 ZGO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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