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ST02 ASH

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,067 mi
Last recorded49,067 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 ASH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,067 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 48,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 47,749 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,097 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 46,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded long chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 45,257 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,897 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,202 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 41,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,540 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,576 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 35,576 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 35,569 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 29,794 miles

front wipers slightly split

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,336 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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ST02 ASH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST02 ASH, 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 ST02 ASH registered?

ST02 ASH is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is ST02 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST02 ASH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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