MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,403 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on handbrake cable (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking at junction (3.6.A.1)
BOTH FRONT UPPER ANMS AND LOWER ARMS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED
NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE HAS STARTED TO CORRODE
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BOTH FRONT UPPERS ARMS AND LOWER ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED
NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTED TO CORROD
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front & rear subframes corroded
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front & rear subframes corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP02 ECN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SP02 ECN, 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 SP02 ECN registered?
SP02 ECN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.
Is SP02 ECN safe to buy?
The MOT history for SP02 ECN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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