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R11 NSB

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

75,483 mi
Last recorded75,483 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 NSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 75,483 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,213 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,973 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 74,972 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 74,666 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 74,176 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,823 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 73,823 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,675 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,224 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,675 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,249 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 71,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,129 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 70,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,483 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 69,481 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,741 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 68,732 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,745 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 67,741 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 64,434 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

belt squeel on start up

exhaust rattle from front pipe clamp

Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,400 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,220 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,217 miles

front discs pitted slightly

front number plate defaced slightly

rear pads low

Fail 9 Mar 2007 58,217 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs pitted slightly

front number plate defaced slightly

rear pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,654 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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R11 NSB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R11 NSB, 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 R11 NSB registered?

R11 NSB is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is R11 NSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 NSB shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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