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R213 ECR

2002 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,815 mi
Last recorded114,815 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 ECR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 114,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 112,415 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 112,385 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Fouling tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 109,976 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 109,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 108,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 106,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 104,730 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear rear suspension components are corroded

all 4 discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,387 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 100,725 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe slight corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak slight engine oil leak

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disks corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 98,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 98,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 97,097 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 93,524 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 93,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 88,259 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 88,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 83,620 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 83,503 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 76,997 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 70,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 70,063 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,419 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 65,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2006 61,984 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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R213 ECR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R213 ECR, 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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R213 ECR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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