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SO02 XHT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,199 mi
Last recorded90,199 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 XHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 90,199 miles

All coil springs corroded.

All suspension arms generally corroded.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 90,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All coil springs corroded.

All suspension arms generally corroded.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,895 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 85,033 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,416 miles

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

nearside outer sill coroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 77,193 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,331 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,958 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,378 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 44,576 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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SO02 XHT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO02 XHT, 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 SO02 XHT registered?

SO02 XHT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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