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SW02 FLD

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,596 mi
Last recorded150,596 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 FLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 150,596 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension arms corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill/floor/rear inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill/floor/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both offside and nearside sills and floor corroded. (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 150,447 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at floor clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension arms corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both offside and nearside sills and floor corroded. (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 146,235 miles

front subframe corroded and blistered

general corrosion on all floors and inner arches

n/s r and both front suspension arms corroded and blistering

rear subframe corroded and blistered

Fail 11 Jul 2015 146,223 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

front o/s service brake low effort

front subframe corroded and blistered

general corrosion on all floors and inner arches

n/s r and both front suspension arms corroded and blistering

n/s/r park low effort

rear subframe corroded and blistered

Fail 25 Apr 2015 145,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all suspension arms corroded heavily

front pads wearing thin

front wipers worn

inner sills soft

under side corroded and soft

Pass 7 May 2014 135,751 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 135,748 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Apr 2013 124,709 miles

all drop links have slight play

front to rear brake pipes been under sealed

under side sills flake

Pass 21 Apr 2012 116,960 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded at clips

near side rear anti roll bar drop link slight play in ball joint

off side front anti roll bar drop link slight play in ball joint

Pass 21 May 2011 110,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 105,362 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 96,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 86,999 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 77,709 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,019 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 69,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SW02 FLD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SW02 FLD, 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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SW02 FLD is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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