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SN02 ZVF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,175 mi
Last recorded72,175 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 ZVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 72,175 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 68,106 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 68,106 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,970 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 66,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 64,994 miles

extensive surface corrosion to most stressed componants under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,038 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 60,038 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,243 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 56,237 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,081 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 50,028 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 40,935 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,665 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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SN02 ZVF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SN02 ZVF, 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 SN02 ZVF registered?

SN02 ZVF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is SN02 ZVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN02 ZVF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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