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N6 JKR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,825 mi
Last recorded36,825 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 JKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 36,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to power steering pipe on rack

slight surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 25 May 2022 36,704 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 36,703 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 35,840 miles

Front brake discs slight corrosion

slight corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 35,583 miles

power steering pipes under bonnet showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 May 2011 35,583 miles

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

power steering pipes under bonnet showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,232 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,395 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 33,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 30,256 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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N6 JKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N6 JKR, 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 N6 JKR registered?

N6 JKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is N6 JKR safe to buy?

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