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SV02 NUU

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,094 mi
Last recorded57,094 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 57,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 48,704 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2023 40,100 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 33,718 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 33,464 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,307 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,793 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,636 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 32,633 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 27,578 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,513 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 24,180 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 22,607 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,658 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 17,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,450 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,412 miles

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

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 NUU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 NUU, 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 NUU registered?

SV02 NUU is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for SV02 NUU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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