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P183 RNB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,433 mi
Last recorded66,433 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 RNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 66,433 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 64,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 57,258 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 57,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,251 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 49,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,412 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 48,412 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,643 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 44,643 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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P183 RNB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P183 RNB, 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 P183 RNB registered?

P183 RNB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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The MOT history for P183 RNB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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