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SP02 RXA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,188 mi
Last recorded88,188 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 RXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under body , nearside rear outer sill and offside outer/inner sill corroded not to excessive

Fail 2 Aug 2017 88,175 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded siil (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under body , nearside rear outer sill and offside outer/inner sill corroded not to excessive

Pass 13 Aug 2016 87,118 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 87,118 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,217 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 84,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,732 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,162 miles

brake master cylinder level slightly low

Pass 6 May 2011 62,268 miles

f/n/s+r/n/s brake discs faces slightly rusty

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 62,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

f/n/s+r/n/s brake discs faces slightly rusty

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 58,769 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 58,754 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges (tracking out)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,123 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 54,100 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,088 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 41,150 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,443 miles

hand brake lever cover insecure

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 RXA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

SP02 RXA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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