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N333 OWM

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 OWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023

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

Vehicle lowered

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022

Lowered suspension

exhaust noisey

Pass 6 Mar 2021 92,582 miles

Car lowered

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 86,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,105 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 78,103 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 62,456 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 52,578 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 49,994 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 May 2015 49,994 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2014 46,294 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 42,178 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 37,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 33,011 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 27,789 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 27,772 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2009 23,720 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2008 22,160 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 19,298 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 19,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 17,140 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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N333 OWM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N333 OWM, 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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N333 OWM is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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