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SP02 ECN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,403 mi
Last recorded44,403 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 ECN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,403 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 44,401 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,358 miles

BOTH FRONT UPPER ANMS AND LOWER ARMS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE HAS STARTED TO CORRODE

Fail 14 Apr 2015 43,355 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,005 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear subframes corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,106 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,230 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 35,230 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,676 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,299 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 27,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2008 25,524 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2008 25,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 22,590 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,129 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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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.

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