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VU02 XLN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,770 mi
Last recorded137,770 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 XLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 137,770 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 137,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 124,888 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,924 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 121,107 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 109,482 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 97,282 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 97,191 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 88,085 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 88,085 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 76,296 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,372 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 63,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,970 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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VU02 XLN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VU02 XLN, 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 VU02 XLN registered?

VU02 XLN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 XLN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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