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SV02 NUO

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,931 mi
Last recorded70,931 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 NUO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,931 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 70,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill , 2 places (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,690 miles

surface corrosion to undeside vehicle, not excessive

Fail 24 Jul 2015 67,652 miles

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

surface corrosion to undeside vehicle, not excessive

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,212 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle consistant with age of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,568 miles

small hole at offside rear but not within a prescribed area

Fail 6 Apr 2013 63,568 miles

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

small hole at offside rear but not within a prescribed area

Pass 17 Mar 2012 60,275 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 57,098 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,340 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,323 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,708 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,596 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 37,380 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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SV02 NUO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SV02 NUO, 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 SV02 NUO registered?

SV02 NUO is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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The MOT history for SV02 NUO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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