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SV02 XXY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,876 mi
Last recorded58,876 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 XXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 58,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 54,370 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 52,858 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,554 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,521 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,897 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 43,217 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,402 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 39,402 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,083 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 35,915 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,666 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,655 miles

slight brake bind at offside front

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,517 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,658 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,180 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,325 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,931 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 XXY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

SV02 XXY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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The MOT history for SV02 XXY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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