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SN02 ZZX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,045 mi
Last recorded109,045 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 ZZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 109,045 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on most chassis and suspension components

Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,917 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 106,809 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 106,807 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2020 105,471 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 105,471 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion within 30cm of a subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,588 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 103,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 99,611 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 99,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to o/s/flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,820 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules in parts coated (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts coated (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded in parts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,596 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,323 miles

coil spring corroded all x4 in parts (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,861 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 80,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,201 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper damage

Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,201 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper damage

Pass 3 Jul 2012 72,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 69,310 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres scrubbed slightly

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,576 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 63,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,512 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,241 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2007 49,783 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,963 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,118 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 42,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ZZX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX registered?

SN02 ZZX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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