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SR02 NCV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,244 mi
Last recorded98,244 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 NCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 98,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 98,234 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 91,833 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade torn

Fail 11 Sep 2017 91,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and sill closing panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill and sill closing panel, previous patch not attatched most of the way around (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade torn

Fail 26 Jul 2017 91,684 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside boot floor carroded

Offside Rear brake slight bind

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,197 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 89,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,692 miles

Both front brake discs backplates excessively corroded

Filler present in both outer sills at rear

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

Off side rear tyre worn thin on inner edge.

Underside including all suspension corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 81,539 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs backplates excessively corroded

Filler present in both outer sills at rear

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

Off side rear tyre worn thin on inner edge.

Underside including all suspension corroded

Near side rear tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,912 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

flooring and sills corroding

front brake discs rear back plates corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 74,912 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

flooring and sills corroding

front brake discs rear back plates corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,360 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 60,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,475 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 42,165 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 15 May 2009 37,323 miles

f/n/s tyre inner walls split

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

r/n/s tyre worn

Pass 9 May 2007 22,864 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 22,864 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 15,345 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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SR02 NCV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SR02 NCV, 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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SR02 NCV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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