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SM02 XFH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,018 mi
Last recorded70,018 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 XFH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 70,018 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 70,006 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 69,994 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 15 May 2021 69,980 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 69,203 miles

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

Offside Rear HANDBRAKE JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Fail 5 Mar 2020 69,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil corroded front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,334 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 67,807 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 67,807 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,792 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,054 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 51,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 42,598 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 42,598 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,383 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,809 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 41,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,878 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 30,862 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 16,752 miles

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

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

front brake discs are heavily corroded on inside

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 31 May 2007 13,555 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 10,801 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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SM02 XFH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SM02 XFH, 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 SM02 XFH registered?

SM02 XFH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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