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ET02 RRY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,178 mi
Last recorded125,178 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 RRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2024 125,178 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 Dec 2021 123,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 122,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 122,306 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 122,281 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,909 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 113,747 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 113,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 110,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear box (7.1.2)

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

offside front wing corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 110,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear box (7.1.2)

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

offside front wing corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in shoulder

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Apr 2016 106,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in shoulder

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,090 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 102,022 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 92,442 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 92,332 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f inner brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,695 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 78,236 miles

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

slight corrosion on outer sills

Fail 7 Apr 2011 78,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front discs are slightly worn

both front tyres slightly cracked

offside rear disc slightly pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,481 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,096 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,824 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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ET02 RRY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ET02 RRY, 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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ET02 RRY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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