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EX02 RWV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,679 mi
Last recorded74,679 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 RWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 74,679 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 74,679 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 72,484 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,423 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,048 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,441 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,773 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 62,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,409 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,795 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,142 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 56,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 52,737 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 52,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 47,318 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 47,292 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,234 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 27,898 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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EX02 RWV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EX02 RWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX02 RWV registered?

EX02 RWV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is EX02 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 RWV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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