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SP02 NXJ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,580 mi
Last recorded105,580 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 NXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 105,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 105,580 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,154 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 102,807 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroed

Fail 16 Jul 2019 102,772 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and corroed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box corroed

Pass 16 Jul 2018 101,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 101,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 97,790 miles

both rear outer sills corroed

Fail 3 May 2017 97,778 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis badley holed and corroed (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear outer sills corroed

Pass 3 May 2016 94,555 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,275 miles

bolt missing from rear stabilizer frame

Fail 29 Apr 2015 89,275 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

bolt missing from rear stabilizer frame

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear number plate not secure on one side.

Rubber on both front tyres degraded.

Rubber on offside rear outer tyre wall degraded.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 84,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust heavily corroded.

Signs of deterioration to nearside front tyre wall.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 84,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust heavily corroded.

Signs of deterioration to nearside front tyre wall.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,814 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,137 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust been repaired

Fail 4 Apr 2011 76,001 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust been repaired

Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,617 miles

exhaust been repaired

Fail 12 Apr 2010 71,401 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2009 62,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,683 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,376 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 48,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf/osf/nsr tyres all worn uneven and to legal limit

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,444 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 NXJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NXJ, 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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SP02 NXJ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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