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XAZ 7778

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,313 mi
Last recorded156,313 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 7778
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 156,313 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 151,439 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 147,843 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 142,099 miles

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

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

various suspension bushes starting to perish on front & rear

Fail 28 Sep 2010 142,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

various suspension bushes starting to perish on front & rear

Pass 7 Aug 2009 137,336 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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XAZ 7778 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XAZ 7778, 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 XAZ 7778 registered?

XAZ 7778 is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is XAZ 7778 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 7778 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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