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SL02 ZGX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,592 mi
Last recorded97,592 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 ZGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box to back box join (7.1.2)

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

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on the o/s/f chassi leg

Fail 20 Jul 2017 97,592 miles

Emissions not tested co and lamba to high (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box to back box join (7.1.2)

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

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on the o/s/f chassi leg

Fail 3 Jul 2017 97,591 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake travel long

Fail 29 Jun 2017 97,415 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,718 miles

horn starting to sound slightly rough

Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,347 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped ALONG OFFSIDE (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle FOULING ON BRAKE HOSE (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

horn starting to sound slightly rough

two of six bolts holding in front sub-frame loose

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,548 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,200 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,492 miles

some distortion front brake discs.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,797 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,247 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 24,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 17,381 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 ZGX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

SL02 ZGX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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