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R137 WNT

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

309,238 mi
Last recorded309,238 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 WNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 309,238 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 299,150 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 299,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 287,227 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 258,549 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 226,968 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 200,506 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 200,506 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 186,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 169,064 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 169,064 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front and rear pads worn low

Rear discs rusty and ridged

Pass 26 Feb 2009 150,785 miles

nearside sill rusty and shailing

Pass 26 Feb 2008 133,376 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 113,287 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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R137 WNT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R137 WNT, 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 R137 WNT registered?

R137 WNT is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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