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M949 COR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

148,297 mi
Last recorded148,297 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 COR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 148,297 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 147,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 146,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 145,384 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2019 144,083 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 142,203 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 141,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear getting low (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre as a nail in the tread

Pass 25 May 2016 141,288 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 140,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 139,150 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 136,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 134,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 134,033 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 134,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 133,086 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 125,467 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 125,467 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 123,633 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 120,550 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 117,825 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 105,896 miles

TYRE SIZE 185/60/14H N/S/FRONT 7mm O/S/FRONT 7mm N/S/REAR 5mm O/S/REAR 5mm

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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M949 COR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M949 COR, 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 M949 COR registered?

M949 COR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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