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N10 REX

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,367 mi
Last recorded24,367 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 REX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 24,367 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 24,129 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 24,129 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 23,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 23,774 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 23,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 22,553 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

advise surface corrosion front and rear suspension arms ,subframes etc

Fail 10 Jun 2022 22,551 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

advise surface corrosion front and rear suspension arms ,subframes etc

Pass 11 May 2012 20,555 miles

exhaust corroding on joints

underside corroding

Pass 5 May 2011 20,300 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,780 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 18,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,218 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 14,400 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,841 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N10 REX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N10 REX, 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 N10 REX registered?

N10 REX is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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